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Heritage Foundation Right wing Scare Tactics!!

A recent Heritage study concludes that immigration reform will cost “$6.3 trillion over the next 50 years.”  Even Republicans are trashing the study.  Only God know how much anything will cost us in 50 yrears.  Note, they did not pick something more reasonable like 10 years for which one can expext decent economic forcasts.  See the Center for American Progress’ data for 10 years - just over $800 Billion to be gained from legalization!!  Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, one of the more prominant Republicans, and one who favors immigration refornm stated, "This study is designed to try to scare conservative Republicans into thinking the cost here is going to be so gigantic that you can't possibly be for it," he said.  Latinos, you don’t have to be an economist to figure out that more citizens equals more tax revenue, more money injected into the economy to buy stuff, and more paid into social security and Medicare.  Get the picture? By the way this is important - do you recall how much the Right wing has been fighting against the “mandate” in Obamacare?  Well, my friends, just note that the “mandate” was the original idea of the Heritage Foundation back when it was fighting Clinton on health care:)   Yes, it is hypocritical and just shows that they will use whatever made up story to get their way and right now Latinos are in their way.  President Obama can't do it by himself - call your Congressman and stay engaged.  The Progressive Latino.  Like us on facebook.  Credit for pic to jesus-is-savior.com.  

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$832 Billion for Immigration Reform!!!!

Americans can benefit in an enormous way from immigration reform if it leads to legalization and citizenship.  How much?  The US economy could stand to gain $832 Billion!!  This is if we act fast and just give legal staus in 2013.  The Center for American Progress put together an infographic you need to review and share see Infographic: How Legalization and Citizenship Helps the Economy.   So immigration is not just a humane thing to do but it will improve our economy.  The leadership of the Right knows this but again it just does not matter.  All they see is more democratic votes and a less white America.  Stay on top of your congressman for this will not be an easy fight.  Imagin if over 80% of Americans are for background checks and the gun control bill still failed it will be harder for immigration.  The Progressive Latino.  Like us on Facebook and share with friends.   Credits for pic to Center for American Progress.

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Right Wing Latino Crazy Talk!

  This is what a Latino opportunist looks like.   Cruz aside from looking and sounding like the old anti-communist Joe MacCarthy must have been studying Glen Beck as he is now talking crazy conspiracy BS.   It is a disgrace.  Much of what we hear from Cruz are accusations and trip up questions.  It will be difficult to find much of any substantive policy proposal from him.  One thing for sure - he is no Latino advocate and anyone that thinks so is one line deep in thought or only sees his last name as some sort of validation.  Note Latinos that the reason Cruz in this article tells us that the President wants us to fail is as Cruz states, "I think that the president wants to campaign on immigration reform in 2014 and 2016.  And I think the reason that the White House is insisting on a path to citizenship for those who are here illegally is because the White House knows that insisting on that is very likely to scuttle the bill."  So get this as this is important what Cruz is saying is that the Republican party is not going to favor a path to citizenship!!!!  That’s it and he is trying to convince you that somehow it’s Obama not the Right that will prevent immigration reform.  It is not President Obama, it is him and his Right-wing gang that does not want 11 million undocumented to become citizens.  Start calling your Congressman if you want the immigration bill to pass and include a viable path to citizenship!!!  The Progressive Latino.   Credits for pic to The DailyBeast.

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Will the Right allow a Real Path to Citizenship?

The Right wing seeking to be seen as supportive and even showing leadership ( a la McCain and Rubio) is still no doubt caught in the reality of its Right wing base beliefs, which have not changed much.  Thus border security as expected, has become the game the Right-wing will play.   The 2012 election told the Right that to win (its all about winning not changing views) in 2016, they need to reduce (read voting restriction laws) Latino votes from the Progressive Left and gain Latino votes on the Right.  So the fear on the Right is that in giving 11 million undocumented immigrants citizenship those new citizens will predominantly become Democrats, and thus make it harder not easier to win in 2016 and beyond.  So along comes the false argument that BEFORE we even begin to allow folks to begin their long path to citizen that the border must be “certified” secure.  Add to this a very long path to citizenship and guess what you make it hard to ever see many of the 11 million become citizens, maybe their children.   So don’t get your hopes up.  George Zurnick of The Nation wrote, “When one examines polls of Republican voters on immigration reform, and then looks at how many Congressional seats are held by the GOP, it is sadly easy to see that despite all the rosy talk, real immigration reform will remain elusive.”  So you really need to keep this thought in mind when considering to vote – you should and when interacting with others to help them understand the stakes.  For those who are citizens and don’t feel immigration does not impact then either way, guess again.  The Progressive Latino will address the impact of not passing immigration reform with a sensible path to citizenship.  Please visit us at www.theprogressivelatino.com and like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheProgressiveLatino)   The above cartoon is by Mike Keefe in The Denver Post.

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“It is good politics to oppose the black guy” - Really?

To give you an idea of how little they care about moving forward on jobs or anything else note the repugnant, racist attitude when South Carolina Congressman Crawford said. "It is good politics to oppose the black guy in the White House right now, especially for the Republican Party."  SC is also where immigration battle is heating up.  Senator Graham part of the group of 8 senators working towards a comprehensive immigration reform bill has received praise from pro-immigration groups but also his share of descent from Right-wing anti-immigration groups.    This week at CPAC (TPL will post on CPAC lunacies down the road) North Carolina, 30-year-old Scott Terry, in an minority outreach panel got off on blasting away for segregation of the races.  Really, segregation, today in 2013?  Maybe Mr. Terry should consider moving to Canada or somewhere else he might feel more comfortable in his whiteness and free to voice his hatred.   Latinos, you need to read the article here at link.  This is the type of hatred and bigotry that exist and has a very vocal voice in the Republican party for which its leadership does not challenge.  How can any minority much less a person of color live with them self in the Republican party?  See related articles below.  Visit our blog at www.theprogressivelatino.com and please share and like us on facebook!!!  Pic credits to the Dailybanter.com

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Right-wing Obamacare Hypocrisy

So now, get this, Marco Rubio will not agree to fund the continuing resolution i.e. keep the government running through end of the fiscal year, unless Obamacare is defunded.  This is nothing more than kissing Tea party rear-end as he knows his proposal will not pass.  The recent House bill went to the Senate without his provision, and quite frankly many republicans have stopped whining about Obamacare accepting it is the law of the land.  There are even several Right-wing governors that are now accepting Medicare expansion when before they were totally against any aspect of Obamacare.  Gov. Jan Brewer’s push to expand Medicaid is causing problems within her party in Arizona.  In Florida, Governor Brown has done the same now moving to expand Medicaid in his state.  He is among 8 right-wing governors including Chris Christie who was against Obamacare before he became for it:)  So much for principals.  So much for Big government.  So much for Obamacare being unconstitutional.  But there is more!!!  Just yesterday, Congressman Ryan (remember him) points out that the GOP budget being submitted assumes repeal of Obamacare!!  Have they not learned?  So Latinos when you hear any of these hypocrites start to claim credit remember who got Obamacare done.  Obamacare will help many Latinos who currently lack health care or have preexisting conditions.  The Medicaid expansion helps more Latinos because Medicare expansion would reach more economically deprived Latinos.  The Progressive Latino.  Visit us at www.theprogressivelatino.com.  Like us on Facebook and please share.

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Bush NOT for Path to Citizenship

Jeb Bush has been cooped by the Right-wingnuts!!!  He was for a path to citizenship and just a couple days ago said he was against it - opps and now he says he is sort off for it.  Latinos, there you have it - the one sane republican just went to the right!!  Senator Garham, of one 8 senators working on immigration reform took issue with Bush, “Garham differs on that point, as do the rest of the members of the "gang of eight" working on an immigration reform plan. Their framework would allow undocumented immigrants already in the country to become citizens, but only after border security metrics were met and the immigrants went through a long process.

By the way, an article by Buzzfeed talks to a Latino Decision poll now shows that immigration is the number 1 issue even more important than the economy for Latinos.  The poll “also demonstrates that the vast majority of Latino voters — 93 percent of respondents — hope for comprehensive immigration reform legislation before the end of 2013.”  Check out the graphs depicitng the data at link here.  So what does this mean Latino?  More proof that regardless of who in the Right-wing, they do not really care for latinos to become citizens.  Bush is back peddling but he already revealed what he really stands for.  Credit for pic to blogspot.com

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Just any Latino will do!

Latinos be careful what you wish for.  Just because a Latino is running for congress is not a reason to vote for him or her.  Take Ted Cruz.  He has already in just two short months managed to embarass his own party by running his mouth and being just a nasty person with nothing to offer that is constructive.  He is being compared to  Joseph McCarty!!  Read the story and get informed.  We also have the Right wingnut, Tea party pandering to Latinos.  They figure to get those that will be happy as one-issue republicans.  You know the type, anti-bortion, anti-gay, pro-gun.  The kind that votes republican because of one issue only allow himself to get screwed by the Right wing leadership that only truely cares about its corporate sponsors.  The extreme right has taken over the republican party so no amount of brown skin will matter - they don’t like us.  Look at McCain.  Because he ran his last Senate campaign as a far right wingnut, he now has to answer to them and they are not happt with him.  See video at link here.  What hatred they have for Latinos!!!!  And so we finish tonight with a pic that many right wingers wish they had kept under wraps but the more hateful ones let out.  This pic was crafted as a warning to whites of what they are up against with the growing Latino population.  What they don’t get is that the trend is irreversible and it behoved them to play nice cause Latinos have long memories just like the next guy.  Pass this on.  Don’t be played and vote for a Democratic Congress in 2014.  TPL (www.theprogressivelatino.com)  Pic credits to visual.ly

Latino Right Wing Nuts!

Ted Cruz is one of the newest Right-wing nut Senators and has quickly moved to make a name for himself by being a nasty attack dog.  Anything to warm up to the Tea party.  He is for everything the Right represents, which mean he may be Latino but he is no friend to latinos only to corporate elitist.  And then there is Boehner who during the President’s State of the Union just sat there with a look of  disdain.  He wouldn’t even “rise even for a shout-out to “wounded warriors,” or 102-year-old Deseline Victor, who waited seven hours to vote in Miami on Election Day” according to Salon reporting.  This is what you will contiinue to get if they are not voted out in 2014! As Tea party sweetheart, Rubio definately looks tame next to these two but TPL will stress over and over that he is no different from the rest of the Right-wing nuts.  He voted against reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and on immigration, played to the Right with “broder security first,” even though Obama has done more for border security than Bush.  TPL visit us at www.theprogressivelatino.com and Like us on Facebook!  Credits for pic to the Tucsun Citizen

Rubio's Drinking Problem

  Imagin by now many of you have seen Rubio's ackward speech after President Obama's State of the Union speech.  Hard enough to go after The Orator-In-Chief but Rubio gets no sympathy from TPL.  His speech was flat and aimed at the ring-wing nuts - the core.  Key take away is that he DID NOT MENTION CITIZENSHIP as part of his plan for immigration and spoke the standard party line of border security first, which is code word for doing nothing.  We will likely get immigration reform but not because of Rubio.  He was not even close.  Obama showed leadership and his message to Congress is "just get it done."By the way he vote against the violence against women act and does not believe in climate change.  Maybe Univision was right to call him a loser.  What do you think Latinos?  TPL visit TPL at www.theprogressivelatino.com  Pic credits to ABC News

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Poor, Uneducated, Immigrants Need NOT Apply!!

In the latest Right-wing display of hypocrisy and racism, Republican Congressman Lou Barletta said. “The majority that are here illegally are low-skilled or may not even have a high school diploma. The Republican Party is not going to compete over who can give more social programs out. They will become Democrats because of the social programs they’ll depend on.”  Click here for the entire article.  Ya, it's ok to deny the poor, uneducated the right to be here so long as your Italian ancestors were able to eh Lou!  The Right-wing wants your vote Latino but be weary.  The Right-wing is spilt - arguing amongst itself over immigration.  Some still don't want it and see it as amnesty.   That’s not all.  They say they now want to address immigration but the devil is in the details and they don’t see a pathway to citizenship as part of the deal.  Where is Rubio?  Typical Right-wing blowback is talk like this.  Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) asked, “Are there options that we should consider between the extremes of mass deportation and the pathway to citizenship for those not lawfully present in the United States?"  This is crazy talk.  They want to play the Latinos just to get more of their vote as if Latinos are stupid enough  to accept a token handout.  TPL visit www.theprogressivelatino.com and LIKE us on Facebook

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No More Mr. Nice Guy - We Hope!

The Huffington Post has an article today titled, " No More Mr. Nice Guy."  Recommend you all read it.   President Obama sought change based on consensus, on compromise - moving forward on what we agree on.  The Obstructionist Republicans spent the last 4 years with the sole goal of making him a one-term president.  Much got done but much did not due to the
constant battles.  It appears that President Obama will be taking a much more aggressive approach.  Latinos like strong forceful leadership.  We need it to get the economy fully on track,
and to deal with comprehensive immigration, health care and many other policy issues.  So as we honor our president today on his inaugural, we look forward to the next 4 years that they continue
to improve our well being.  Let us never forget that it was the Right wing that took our economy down.  The very same folks that wear "fiscal responsibility" as a badge of honor. The same gang that is anti-women, ant-gay, well ant-anything that brings social justice.  They will continue to be
an obstacle to progressivism so it is for us as Latinos to stay informed, stay engaged, and stay united.   TPL.  Like us on Facebook.  Spread the word.  Pic credit to TPM.

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Who's the Real Coward Rubio?

Watch Rubio as he practices blind ambition because that is all he can do.  There is no true commitment to Latino interests.  His latest talk on immigration still lacks substance, and is just a political ploy to try to get ahead of the President knowing he is determined to pass immigration reform. His latest BFF, Ryan plays to Rubio hedging his own bet that maybe he
has a shot in 2016 and Rubio could bring him Latino votes.  Just take note Latinos, Rubio has yet to introduce any immigration legislation.  It's just been talk for now.  He did not do it during the elections and he has not done it yet.  Lately he thinks it is just dandy to take advantage of the recent mass killing to call our President a coward!!  Well, It takes a coward to attack
the President on the 2d Amendment knowing full well it is not true.  Rubio is just trying to make a name for himself on the misfortune of those killed by assault rifles.  Instead of attacking the President for political gain, why not join in a constructive conversation on gun safety.  Probably because that might take some political courage for Republican.  Oh one more thing, keep in your memory box for 2016 that Rubio joined the likes of Rand Paul, Michele Bachmann, Connie Mack, the Looney Tune Allen West in voting against the fiscal cliff bill!   Boy that sure showed some courage.  So, yes he joined up with the TEA Party Nuts to cast an irresponsible vote.  We will not let the voters forget that.  

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Corporate Greed's New Excuse - Obamacare!!!

Corporate greed exposed. Oh my gosh!  Papa John's pizza may go up 11 - 14 cent!!!  Why?  Because according to John Schnatter, CEO of Papa John's, Obamacare will force him to do what he should have done, and that is to provide some measure of health insurance to his company.  Get this Latinos, because Obamacare requires employee health coverage for those employees working 30 hours or more - Papa John intends to cut back on his employee hours to get out of the health care requirement!!!!  He is not alone.  This is a clear example of corporate greed.  TPL believes that paying 14 more cents per pizza, heck even 50 cents more is worth it to know fellow Americans can have some health insurance!!!  John Schnatter is the founder, chairman and CO-CEO of Papa John's International Inc.  He has a net worth of around $300 million.  Schnatter has over 3400 Papa John's restaurants around the world.   

According to Papa John's website,  "As of December 2011, there were approximately 16,500 employees."  These are low paid individuals to begin with and there is no expectation
of their having the best medical coverage but certainly  some minimal coverage.  After all it is on the backs of  16500  low paid employees that Papa John can have a home like you see in the pic provided and be worth 300 million! 

TPL will be routinely covering corporate greed.  TPL is not against being wealthy but that the wealthy should have some sense of social and moral consciousness.  The Right will be seeking to convert Latinos to Republicans as a result of this election.  As a free society it is your choice as to what party you belong to but you should be informed.  The Right believes in entrepreneurship that
as individuals take risk and get wealthy through business that society overall will benefit - the so call trickle down and that big government should stay out of the way.  Well staying out of the way is what almost got us into another major economic depression.  Please read the article at Salon.com titled, "Five Ways Corporate Greed is Bankrupting America."

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Closing Arguement

Well tomorrow America decides.  Found this "Closing Arguements" graphic on "Being Liberal's Facebook page. 

And finally, this quote from Michael Smerconish, at Philly.com makes a heavy point to ponder, "This election has always been a referendum on Barack Obama. For some, not on matters of substance. They can't have it both ways. It's hypocritical to distribute a vicious, false narrative about him while fancying yourself a patriot and a great American. Vilify a sitting president of the United States with fiction and innuendo, and you are neither."  Get out the vote - get your friends and family out there for every vote counts!!!  TPL

Latinos - Tu Voto - Si Matters!!

You betcha, Latinos - Tu Voto - Si Matters!!  It is now up to you the voter.  Can't win if you all don't vote.  The most important thing to remember when you consider who to vote for is this - Our economy on Sept 18, 2008 was at a point of collapse.  As Obama took office we were loosing jobs at record pace.  Yet in spite of an obstructionist Right-wing Congress, Obama managed 32 months of job grow, save the auto industry, got health care and financial reform and yes Bin Laden and many more.  Romney's record is as governor.  Si why does he not boast about it?  His health care program was the model for Obamacare, which Romney wants to repeal.  He did not work in any bipartisan way - not with issuing over 800 vetoes of which just over 700 were overturned by the state congress.   Take some time to reflect and Download Latinos - Tu Voto - Si Matters Nov 2012.  Also click here for a great article by Voto Latino for why you should vote.  Contact everyone you know and strongly urge them to get out and vote, especially is they live in Florida or Ohio!!  TPL  Visit www.theprogressivelatino.com

What Do Americans Think Of Obama's Performance As A President? - Forbes

Chris Weigl, Screenwriter and Political Consultant

A friend of mine put together an awesome handwritten sign outlining why she’s voting for President Obama this year, I think it says almost everything you need to know:

Many Americans take it for granted that President Obama has been one of the most effective Presidents since FDR.  It’s important to remember just how bad things were when he took office and how much he’s accomplished since he’s been in office.

via www.forbes.com

This is a very enlightening Forbes article by Chris Weigl. He posts a pic of handwritten sign outlining why a friend of his is voting for President Obama. We tend to forget just how serious our situation was in 2008 when the economy was on the brink of collapse. Remember this, " September 18th, 2008 WE MAY NOT HAVE AN ECONOMY MONDAY Paulson and Bernanke go to Congress to present a rescue plan to congressional leadership. "If we don't do this, we may not have an economy on Monday," warns Bernanke." See this link (http://www.galtstock.com/Timeline-of-the-Economic-Collapse.html) for full timeline. Bottomline, folks, there was a moment when our leadership under Bush felt that if significant action did not take place, our nation's economy would not exist. Weigl lists 218 reasons for voting for President Obama. Take the time to review them and share with everyone you know. This election is too important not to vote!! Tell The Progressive Latino (www.theprogressivelatino.com) you plan to vote!

Right-wing Hypocracy as its Best!

Back during Hurricane Katrina - remember, "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job?"  Ya, that same Brownie has the gall to criticize President Obama simply for, in his failed opinion, acting too quick!!  Can you believe that?  This is Brown, the former failed head of FEMA who "as the failed head of an Arabian horse sporting group who was plucked from obscurity to become President Bush's point man for the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. "   Maybe President Obama should have waited to see "Help" signs on top of rooftops like Brownie!!!  Look Latino, a president does not have the luxury of armchair quarterbacks. He has the lives of citizens at stake, and if for acting too quick, nothing happens then good.  The reality is much did happen these past few days and many states, including Republican Governor Cristie's can be thankful for all that government money!  Remember Romney stayed quiet on Brownie's hypocritical comment, and BTY, Romney would cut FEMA if he were President!  Note that " The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities wrote in August that Ryan's budget would likely dump the cost of dealing with disasters on state and local governments. "   In the same Huffington Post article it was highlighted that "Mitt Romney at a GOP candidates' debate last year, in which he said it was "immoral" for the federal government to play a significant role in disaster relief at a time of high budget deficits. "  If the states should handle it then why do even Republican led states ask for government funds when disaster strikes?  It is a fact that "Republican governors of Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey praised federal relief efforts that helped their states prepare for the massive storm.  Finally, as you might guess, when asked about cutting FEMA, Romney just ignored the question - 5 times because if he answered it he would either have to lie again as he did about the auto industry a few days ago or would have to tell us again that he does intend to cut FEMA.  What do you think?  Please share Latino and Like us on Facebook!!!  Visit TPL at www.theprogressivelatino.com

Chrysler & Obama refute Romney Lie on outsourcing

In the latest lie, Romney tries to tell folks that Chrysler is moving jobs to China.  Both Obama and Chrysler refuted the charge.  He has tried to distore the truth regarding how Obama saved the auto industry but all is documented for anyone interested in the truth.  Bottom line Obama saved the auto industry as he saved America from a total finacial collapse while Roment said the auto industry should go bankrupt and that the house market should be left to bottom out!!!  See the Obama video countering the lie.  Credits to Dreamstime & the Daily KOS for pic.  Per Daily KOS: "About 1,100 new Chrysler employees will begin working next week on a third crew at Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit as sales of Jeep Grand Cherokees continue to rise." 

 

McCain will withdraw support to Richard Mourdock

A follow up to yesterday's post - now John McCain will withdraw support to Richard Mourdock if he does not apologize.  OK, though the old McCain of years ago would have just withdrawn support as apologies come cheap lately.  Several anti-abortion candidates have distanced themselces from Mourdock.   Romney however has NOT, and Romney has NOT pulled his TV ad supporting Mourdock!  Is this Presidential leadership?  You tell us - post your comment and share with your friends now!  See Romney's Pro-Mourdock ad here!!!  Visit The Progressive Latino for more.

Mad-Mitt's Women's Binder

Last night the question was asked regarding the candidate's view on equal pay for women.  Mad-Mitt not only did not answer the question but talked instead about how he looked go get women on his team when govenor.  He said he asked to recommendations and recieved a binder full of women.  His record however resulted in less women by the end of his term and by the way, the binder was actually provided to him by a woman's group seeking to get more women in the administration.  This led to several sites on women's binders - click here for this one and hey Latinas - visit the site and add to it!!  pic credits to bindersfullofwomen.com and CNN.  TPL visit us at www.theprogressivelatino.com

Barack is back and he kicked Mad Mitt's rear end over and over!!!

President Obama kicked butt - there is no FOX spin possible that can fix Mitt's defeat!!  Even the moderator had to real-time fact check Mitt when he lied repeatedly about the President's characterization of Libya.  Obama talked facts, stood firm, held ground, and took ground.  Mitt was desperate, chasing Obama around the floor, trying to trip him up to no avail.  Obama spoke to women's issues, education, immigration, crime and more all while being presidential, with facts not just "I can do it" type talk we got from Mad-Mitt.  Most important - President Obama finished by exposing Romney's character on the charater question by reminding all about what Romney said about the 47 % behind closed dorrs when he thought no one was listening.  Pic credits to Huffingtonpost and Getty.  See video where Candy Crowley corrects Mitt on his lie.  Share.  What do you think Latino?

Malarkey - Ya Paul Ryan - Malarkey!!!

If you are a Democrat, you are probably quite pleased with Joe Biden's debate performance.  As you peal-the-onion to the core of what matters, what TPL saw was a man perpared with the FACTs!  Ryan could not defend many of his policies much less provide any details to describe them.  Lots being written today on this.  We found Salon.com's piece by Joan Walsh very through and worth your read.  Also, worth your read is the one by Robert Reich "Why Biden Won."

President Obama won Debate!!

Looks like the media wanted a fight, and did not get one so they declared Romney the winner of last night's debate.  TPL sees it different.  Obama won on substance, consistency, and being presidential.  Romney was like a chihuahua biting at Obama's ankles all night.  Note that
Romney neither provided any specifics, and he changed his tone on his tax plan.  Read HuffPost article.   Here is an extract:

"I'm not looking for a $5 trillion tax cut," he
said. "What I've said is I won't put in place a tax cut that adds to the
deficit ... I will not add to the deficit."

This means, in all likelihood, that Romney won't be able
to achieve a 20-percent, across-the-board reduction, as he has advertised since
the middle of the Republican primary. He stressed that he wouldn't eliminate
deductions and exemptions for middle-class earners. But even the studies that
he cites as supportive insist that he'd have to do so in order to make his math
work.

President Barack Obama, looking on, seemed surprised by
the abrupt change in policy.

"Now ... he is saying that his big, bold idea is 'never
mind.

We believe as the dust settles that the media will shift to what
matters and begin to call Romney on his lack of any real plan and change of
plans.

The GOP's Ugly Views Of America's 47%!

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This is a very insightful article written by Margarita Mercure Hibbs. She gave TPL permission to post. Please take the time to read it and share with all your friends. Also, remember, TPL has its first newsletter, and it is free to anyone that visits our blog at www.theprogressivelatino.com.

New Progressive Website - The Democratic Hub

Came across this new site called, "The Democratic Hub."  This is an interesting, and comprehensive website.  One of the more interesting sections are the "Latest Obama Administration Acomplishments Added" and "The Latest Conservative Lies Added."  Here are a couple nasty conservative quotes.  You can go see who said them: "We shouldn't remind people on welfare when the election is" and "From what I understand from doctors, if it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to shut that whole thing (conception) down."  Please share this, and "Like" TPL on Facebook.  Visit TPL at www.theprogressivelatino.com.

President Clinton Rocks the House!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last night Former President Clinton gave an outstanding speech!!!  If you did not see it - you must!  He broke out every arguement made by the Right and clearly explained why President Obama deserves 4 more years.  Pass this on so all can better get informed on the issues.  See his speech at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzDhk3BHi6Q.   President Clinton gave such a great speech that even Republicans say so!!!  One of them, Alex Castellanos,  former aide to Mitt Romney, spoke in awe of the 42nd president's address.  He said, "I would recommend to my friend Paul [Begala] here, tonight when everybody leaves, lock the doors. You don't have to come back tomorrow. This convention is done," Castellanos said. "This will be the moment that probably reelected Barack Obama."  Pass this on to your friends!!!  Visit www.theprogressivelatino.com!  Like us on facebook

Ryan’s Budget Motivated by Ideology NOT Economics

Below is an excerpt from an article by Ralph Nader that highlights what is most concerning regarding Ryan. 

"The Ryan budget plan is a Koch brothers’ dream and the American peoples’ nightmare. It leads with a lie – namely to control deficit spending by continuing it for at least 30 more years before his concoction of big tax cuts for the rich, further increases in the already bloated defense budget, and savage cuts in public services for the people, somehow balance the budget around mid-century.

Ryan’s brain is chock-full of such cognitive dissonance that it would blow a normal person’s mind. He is a practicing Catholic, but since his youth has been a disciple of the militant atheist Ayn Rand who despised altruism and “love thy neighbor” values while edifying extreme selfishness and greed.

His plan for social security is social insecurity. Make people work longer before receiving curtailed benefits, invest trillions of dollars of these funds in the volatile stock market and make sure that rich people only have to pay social security taxes on a fraction of their earned income.

He would open the floodgates on future Medicare to the rapacious health insurance companies through a voucher system whereby the elderly are fed to these sharks with ever-higher co-pays. His “block grant plan alone would lead states to drop between 14 and 27 million people (the poor and those with disabilities) from Medicaid by 2021,” according to the Urban Institute." 

Ryan's views are shaped by his belief in the philosophy of Ann Rand, which is the basis of the extreme Right.  See: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bob-burnett/romney-ryan-rand-the-repu_b_1796307.html 

Source of pic: Think Progress

Voter ID Laws to Suppress Minority Vote

Republicans have been doing all they can to get the advantage in this election.  One tactic that is contrary to what a free society should embrace is voter ID laws.  These laws are meant to limit voter - particularlly minority and young voter turnout by requiring some (state dependant) form of identification.  The Right argues it is to prevent voter fraud but the facts do not support this false, made-up concern.  All you have to do is listen to Right wing Republican from Pennsylvania, Mike Turzai tell it as it is - intended to give the vote to Romney!

    Important to note that voter ID laws did not exist before 2006.  This is new.  Americans have the right to vote and now this right is being threatened by the Right.  It is a made up threat so the Right can implement these laws.  Though comical, Bill Maher states it well in this clip. 

 

Simon Rosenberg: A Stronger Obama Emerges From a Few Consequential Weeks

These last few weeks have been consequential ones for the Obama presidency and the 2012 campaigns. Both the SCOTUS SB1070 decision and yesterday's Affordable Care Act decision went the president's way. The president broke the logjam on immigration reform with his courageous decision to grant temporary legal status to DREAM eligible youth. Polls continue to show him winning the election, and there was some evidence this week that he may be gaining ground in the battlegrounds, potentially making Romney's challenge even harder.

But I think the lasting political impact of these last few weeks will be on the perception of Obama as a leader and the overall efficacy of his first term. We've seen a president these last few weeks; one taking decisive action for the nation, overcoming significant opposition, sticking to his guns and battling for his core beliefs. Mitt Romney, on the other hand, has been largely invisible, and when he has popped up on the national stage has sounded strangely incoherent and baffled by the changing landscape of the race. His performances have been anything but reassuring about his own style of leadership.

The validation of the ACA opens the possibility for the president to make a much stronger case for the positive impact of this time in office. He has dramatically improved the American health care system; has made the border safer and the immigration system better; is winding down, peacefully, our military involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has overseen and nurtured a critical moment of modernization and democratization in North Africa and the Middle East. On his watch, America has adopted a far-sighted national energy strategy that is reducing our dependence on foreign sources of energy while making prudent investments in a better and cleaner energy future; he has helped lead the world through a tumultuous global financial period, avoiding a world financial collapse; his aggressive actions have all but destroyed al Qaeda, and bin Laden is no longer a threat to the world; he took a far-sighted and momentous civil rights step by embracing marriage equality; and he has mobilized the global community to confront Iran in unprecedented ways, bringing them to the negotiating table and further isolating and weakening them on the global stage.

via www.huffingtonpost.com

Lots being discussed regarding the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Obama care. TPL will address soon how the law will benefit Latinos. Stay tuned! Meanwhile this article by Simon Rosenberg puts it all in perspective.   President Obama has had several achievements most importantly saving us from a depression created by the reckless Right!!  Please take the time to read this and pass it on. Visit The Progressive Latino website (www.theprogressivelatino.com) and tell your friends about us! United We Can - Junto Podemos!!!

Powell to Mitt, "Think."

 

If you have not heard, Colin Powell, former Secretary of State, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs had some interesting advice for Romney.  In regards to him declaring recently that Russia was America’s “number one geopolitical foe.”  Secretary Powell, a Republican took firm disagreement with Romney's claim so much so that Powell stated, "Come on Mitt, think."  Powell stated,

"Look at the world. There is no pure competitor of the United States of America," he said. "All the problems we talk about in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran ... they count about 700 million people in a world of seven billion. What are the rest of them doing? They're increasing their economies, they're building wealth, they're educating their kids, they're building their infrastructure. That's what we need to be doing."

Powell seemed to indicate that our bigger concerns lay with economic competitors, and that building our economy should be our focus.  While Powell held back on endorsing Obama, he none the less expressed satisfaction with Obama's work to date, and went as far as to state he had no problem with gay marriage.  Additionally, regarding Obama taking down Bin Laden, Powell stated (se video) that he did so, "brilliantly."

So what does this mean for Latinos?  We can't expect our presidential hopefuls to know everything but when it comes to Russia, most Americans however, much less many experts don't wake up every day thinking Russia is our number 1 foe.  Having another president (remember Bush/Chen ey) that is inclined to aggression with other nations can lead to unnecessary wars and lack of diplomatic support when needed.  We are finally out of Iraq and on track to get out of Afghanistan.  This represents money not to be spent on war further crippling our economy.  Powell has it right to focus on the economy.  Picking fights with Russia does us no good.  Our Latino sons and daughters serve our military with honor however, we need to focus on the getting jobs and education for Latinos and the good of the U.S. overall.  Russia has proven that having a strong military without a strong economy is a recipe for disaster.   Visit The Progressive Latino at:  http://www.theprogressivelatino.com/

SNL's Obama Visits Bidden

By now you probably have heard of President Obama's stated position on gay marriage.  Regardless of your views take time out for some "laughter is the best medicine" with SNL's clip on Obama visits Biden:)  If you liked this TPL has some more video clips at: www.theprogressivelatino.com

  

New Low! Taking Credit for Detroit!!

Believe it Latino and don’t forget this in November - Romney having gone on record for letting the auto industry go bankrupt is now pretending you will forget and believe him that he was for it all along and is now - now taking credit for saving GM!!!!  You just can’t make this up.  Basically, he plans to repeat it over and over so folks like you forget and believe him over Obama.  This is lying taken to a low for someone that aspires to be President.  Romney is hoping you will start to believe him and not Obama.  Latinos, you need to stay informed so you are not taken down the Ring wing path of illusion for they do not care for you but for your vote.  According to Pat Garofalo of Think Progress,  “Even Republicans who have endorsed Romney disagree with his take on the auto rescue. “There was no one that could have picked up those pieces other than the federal government,” said Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI). But Romney keeps trying to spin the rescue as a success for himself, rather than a case in which he got the policy exactly wrong.”  Even Senator McCain was doubtful of Romney’s claim for credit.  Oh BTY Latino, on the same day we hear (nothing new) from the RNC National Hispanic Outreach Director that Romney is still  “still deciding what his position on immigration is."  Credits to Think Progress for pic.  TPL at www.theprogressivelatino.com

 

"Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive"

Vice President Biden delivered a campaign speech today at New York University Law School.  In it he aggressively defended President Obama's foreign policy record while attacking Romney for "lacking vision and for "distorting" Obama's record."  Biden hit a home run with his fabulous made-for-bumper-sticker description of President Obama's foreign and domestic record stating, " Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive."  Both were positions that Romney was on the opposite side of the fence.  So just saying that our President is weak on foreign policy or has ruined the economy does not make it so and you can be sure Obama will not let him off the hook!  What do you think?

 

Rubio for "Severely Conservative" Mitt

Rubio is out and about with Mitt creating a great impression among the right wing base.  Just remember these are the folks that are against the Dream Act.  Ya, Marco has his own toned down version but have you thought why he wants to stop short of granting citizenship to students that have been in this country for years?  TPL will tell you it is all about warming up just enough to Latinos gullible enough to think that just because he is Latino that he cares.  The only thing Rubio cares about is your vote.  Imagine Rubio is moving to the far right to support Romney as Romney has taken  on a "serverely conservative" face to win the favor of the right wing Looney Toons.  Yes, and he did so by Flip-Flopping as so cleanly pointed out on Dec 15, 2011 by Rudi Giuliani 

  What do you think?  TPL  Credits to AP press for pic.

Beware Latino - Romney Lies

Looks more and more like Romney will be the Ring-wing's presidential nominie. So if you don't already know Latino - Romney has attached President Obama on several issues, which are for the most part lies - sorry but there is just no other way of saying it.  To prove this just read The Progress Report's " Today’s TOP 10 Romney Distortions, Half-truths, & Lies"

Romney, Santorum make Fools of themselves in Puerto Rico!

Do they understand Latinos? Clearly no and that means that they do not care. They are seeking the vote in Puerto Rico which has 22 delegates. Santorum who apparently does not know Puerto Ricans are US citizens by birth and have to take English during school insults the residents by telling them they have to learn English to become a state. Romney (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/16/mitt-romney-sotomayor-puerto-rico_n_1354232.html?ref=topbar) tries to get the upper hand with a double-whammy by criticizing Santorum for voting for Supreme Court Judge Sotomayor and then stating that he would not have voted to confirm her. Justice Sotomayor is Puerto Rican and a hero in Puerto Rico for her accomplishment. You can't make this up. These guys want to be president?

Fire Limbaugh!!!!! And where are the Republican Leaders on this?

You must have heard - Limbaugh calls a Law School student to testified before Congress a slut, a
prostitute!!!! This is despicable and is not justified as "exercise of free speech" but its abuse - nothing more than hate speech from an egomaniac gone off the deep end!!! He must be fired and you - Progressive Latino should contact your Congressman and demand they take action!!! See: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/limbaugh-loses-advertisers-after-calling-woman-a-slut.php?ref=fpnewsfeed. Must see this: Rush Limbaugh 'Slut' Attack On Georgetown Student Sandra Fluke - The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJXkOgMW3tY&feature=player_detailpage.
We keep seeing one Republican after another attacks on immigration, welfare, health, preferring the auto industry fail and now attacking one for desiring contraceptives!!! BTY if you did not hear, Rush Limbaugh got caught with Viagra - yes Viagra - and the hypocrite attacks a student for wanting contraceptives!!!! He was detained when caught with Viagra returning from a vacation
in the Dominican Republic. Being the hypocrite he had the Viagra, labeled to the his doctor rather than him. See: http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-201_162-1753947.html

TPL.

The winner AGAIN - President Obama!!

What the Arizona and Michigan results tell us is that Romney barely won in his own state and worst, the delegates were split 15 each between him and Santorum! That's no win! And while he won Arizona, he won only 47 % of the vote while Santorum got 27 %. What does this mean for Progressive Latinos? It's time to get involved. The Republican primaries will continue as no
clear nominee is in sight. But guess what? Once they pick a nominee for president the conservative base will line up like sheep and follow whomever for its "anyone but Obama" in their book. Progressive Latinos will make the difference in this election!!! The Republican candidates in their zeal to get the vote have been attacking each other and the results have been to show themselves for what they truly stand for and it is not for you! One makes up social issues to include outrageous charges of government involvement in religious freedom when the reverse is true i.e. that religious institutions have no more right to impose their beliefs on a citizen than the government. It is an INDIVIDUAL right to pursue religious beliefs as one chooses. The other makes a big game about fixing the economy because of his business background yet for all his experience he displayed his lack of judgment and lack of commitment to the American worker in his own state when suggesting that the auto industry just go bankrupt! That is not Presidential Leadership - is it? Well only one has moved to ensure an individual's right of pursuit of religion and saved the American auto industry and that is President Obama. With the help of the Progressive Latino vote the chances will be high that Latino interests will eventually be addressed to include the Dream Act and comprehensive immigration reform. What do you think? TPL

"He is a fake," NO They ALL are!

jvoetsch@clipartof.com  "He is a fake," Ron Paul said at the Michigan debate Tuesday night.  Only partially true, if you have been listening to their rhetoric - they are all fake!  They offer themselves to America as the option for a better America.  A better America?  Well let's see.  We have Santorum who seems to relish being so far to the right that if there were a cliff there, he would be have fallen off it by now.  He is anti-just about anything progressives and even many conservatives stand for.  Newt thinks that by saying it is so - it will be just like that.  No president has the power to fix anything fast much less before going off to celebrate at inaugural parties.  If you know anything about Washington it is the Congress, which has the power to legislate.  This is why Obama has not been able to achieve all his goals.  At every turn he is opposed by the do-nothing Republicans who have publicly stated that thier number 1 goal is to make Obama a one-term president.  Create jobs?  Hell no - guess that can wait; in fact let's just fight about contraception, abortion, gay marriage and immigration.  That should rile up the conservative base of haters out there who are more willing to vote their hatefulness than for their own economic and health needs.  Then there is Ron Paul.  He tells it like it is unless Romney says it and then it's OK - hum - maybe they have a deal?  Oh and last but not least if Romney.  He is against what he was unless there is reason to change his mind again.  He is a documented-by-the-right flip-flopper who even right-wingers don't like because they know that in reality he is a moderate sort of guy that would make for a decent democrat.  Matt Taibbi, Rolling Stones, wrote an excellent article characterizing the candidates as "clowns," (http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/arizona-debate-conservative-chickens-come-home-to-roost-20120223#ixzz1nQTvWRie).  You really need to read it.  He does a great job of highlighting the right-wing hypocrisy.  TPL.  Tell us what you think.

No Positive Massage! Nada!

The latest Republican attack on Obama is to blame him for the current price of gas.   Note that many activities such as what is going on in Iran leads to gas prices going up.  Additionally, gas speculation is a recent phenomena, which we do not hear the Republicans fighting against.  They like to point out that gas was $1.80 when Obama took over but seem to forget that gas was at $4.00 in May 1984 when Bush was in charge.  Read Robert's Reich's piece today (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-reich/price-of-oil_b_1290409.html?ref=homepage) where he points out that "Speculators have pushed crude oil to $105.28 per barrel, up 35 percent since September. Brent crude, Europe's benchmark, is now $120.37 a barrel -- also worrisome because many East Coast refineries use imported oil." This  vile onslaught by Republicans is damaging our democracy.  This is not exercising freedom of speech but rather abuse of freedom of speech through distortion of the truth and outright lies meant to shore up the Republican base. 

There is no positive message coming out of the Republican ranks - nothing but finger pointing, blame, name calling and vile lies about our President.  Even conservative commentators like David Frum are concerned over the negativity.  Frum wrote today an article titled, "Where is the GOP's Positive Program? You can read it here: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/02/21/where-is-the-gop-s-positive-program.html 

BTY, you can't make this up.  Mitt just told a crowd today that cutting spending will slow the economy down!!!  This is not what Republicans want to hear but it is just what the Democrats have been saying.  Read about this at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/21/romney-spending-cuts_n_1292261.html.  The reality and history points out that you need to increase spending in the short term in order to create conditions for growth.  This is what Obama has done with the stimulus and associated actions to get the economy back in order.  It will take time - he told us that.

And as for Santorum, well you need to read for yourself - even conservatives are now worried about his extreme right-wing views (see: http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/aooogah-conservatives-start-to-sound-the-alarm-over-rick-santorums-extremism.php?ref=fpnewsfeed).

Is this what you want Progressive Latino?  How can Latinos think for a moment that Republicans truly care and will help low and middle income Latinos improve their lives?  Tell us what you think.  Tell a friend about our blog.

 

Romney betrays Michigan and Now wants its vote.

So you know Latino - if Romney had been President, he would have let GM auto go bankrupt.  That was his view in 2008 and is well documented.  Obama choose to save the American auto industry, and today GM is back.  These are facts.  Romney claims Michigan as his home state yet he turned his back on his own at a time of need.  Is this a future president?  You tell me Progressive Latino.  TPL

Nevada Latinos - Influential Voters

The Center for American Progress compiled a very insightful list of facts (http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/02/NV_immigrants.html) about Nevada's Latinos.  The Nevada Republican caucus is on Saturday, February 4.  Latinos in Nevada, represent the state with the fifth-highest Latino population nationally.  They are 14% of the state electorate. Given Nevada has the highest (12.6 per USA Today, 3 Feb 12) unemployment rate in the nation, one can expect that many Latinos will make up a sizable percentage of the unemployed as was as the poor.  Just note that both Romney & and Gingrich oppose programs such as Welfare to assist the poor. Should a Latino vote for any of these two knowing what they themselves have stated in the pasts months regarding their anti-immigration / anti-poor agendas?  TPL

Florida Primary about Anti-Immigration & Anti-Middle Class Agendas

Tracking the Florida Republican primary gives you a more clear idea of what the Republican agenda is all about.  It is Anti-Obama - even though he prevented an economic melt-down, saved GM auto, implemented Wall Street reform, and got health care passed...but just because.  They are anti-immigrants even though Newt has tried to soften his position - it leaves undocumented immigrants that have been in the US over 20 years, to come out of the shadow and stand before local citizens groups to be accepted or not (do you think many will be accepted?) and then they still have to go back to their country to apply for visa.  Romney, well since South Carolina, he changed his position (surprising - no) to vote for part of the dream Act allowing undocumented in the military citizenship.  TPL will provide more facts about theri agendas over the coming months.  They are also anti-middle class.  Don't just take it from TPL - just listen closely to see if any has provided any real plan.  They criticize Obama; they talk about how Obama is pushing class warfare and yes they talk about cutting spending by cutting government jobs, social security, Medicare...  So you know the more you cut the more jobs will be lost even in the so called "private sector.'  Just imagine if the Republicans cut big Defense programs.  That is taxpayer money that is used to pay the Boeings and Northrop Grummans of the world to hire Americans to build Defense related products.  So just know that many, many private industry jobs that are tied to government contracts would go.  This leads to their Anti-99 percent / Pro-1 percent position.  Obama wants the top 1 percent to pay a tad more.  The top 1 percent by paying a bit more will generate revenue that is needed to cut down the deficit.  So having the top 1 percent pay a bit more is a far more concrete plan than the Republican plan to cut, cut, cut!   What does you think? Under Obama, America has had 22 months of sustained grow - yes slow and not enough jobs but just stop and think - the mess the Bush Administration left America in is not one to fix in a couple years - no President could have done it faster especially with the Republicans being against every Obama initiative.  TPL

The winner of Iowa & New Hampshire - Obama!

The winner of the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries was - yes - President Obama.  Romney did not win by a significant majority for having been in the state for years.  Also, the accusations that the Republican candidates hurl at each other must be taken note of.  You are not hearing it from Democrats but from their own just how bad they are.  None of them truly have the interest of average Americans at heart, and for sure do not care for the Hispanic/Latino vote.  Some facts on Romney: Mitt Romney said, he would veto the Dream Act.  Romney is strongly against an immigration reform that would give a path to citizenship to undocumented immigrants who have lived here for decades and meet certain conditions such as learning English and paying back taxes.  he stated  that we should not try to stop the foreclosure process but rather let it run its course and hit the bottom.  He opposed the debt ceiling deal preferring the government default.  He is against unemployment insurance arguing it would discourage some from taking jobs  - the old Republican argument that if you are on welfare you must be lazy.  Though his health care plan was the basis for Obama's Affordable Health Care Act - hypocritically he states he will act to repeal Obamacare.  He make the president out to be socialist and does not give him any credit for having saved the nation from another depression due to the financial mess the Bush administration caused.   There is more and TPL will address this as time goes on.  Latino, you vote Republican at your own peril. 

Newt Beware Latinos

He is the latest front runner so get ready.  He is already trying to seek out Latino votes but is it to help Latinos or help himself to be elected?  Just keep in mind that he is for a double fence; that he has not talked to how he will create jobs for Latinos among the most impacted by the economic downturn.  He is also not for undocumented immigrants becoming citizens and yes, he believes children in poor schools should work assisting the janitor to clean their school.   He has had nothing to say about the obstructionist Republican Congressmen that say no to every job creating initiaive Obama has introduced.  Is this new leadership for such challenging times?  You decide Progressive Latino.  Thoughts?

Newt Gingrich would build a DOUBLE Fence along the entire Mexico Border

Progressive Latino - take note - the same Newt Gingrich that in the recent debate talked about being more humane towards immigration is now sucking up to the hard right-wing by saying what they want to hear - to build not just any fence but a DOUBLE FENCE along the entire - yes ENTIRE Mexico-US border.  So if you were just getting a tad hopeful that one Republican had promise when it came to immigration, think twice.  You may be mad at Obama but it is no reason not to vote for Obama in 2012.  The Republicans will not do anything about immigration except to deport, arrest, and build fences.  This is off course while the Republican business owners of the large construction companies, hotels and fast food exploit immigrants by working the law in their favor to keep hiring undocumented workers.  See full story by Elise Foley, Huffington Post at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/01/gingrich-pledges-to-build-double-fence-along-entire-mexico-border_n_1123829.html

Newt seeks out the Latino vote

Yes, believe it - Republican Newt Gingrich is seeking out the Latino vote.  Watch the new talking points - all focused on "Latinos  being social conservatives" that they would naturally gravitate to the Republican party if only it were not for the Republican hard-line stance on immigration.  Progressive Latinos, don't be fooled by the fox in sheep's clothing.  You need only listen to all the others to include their party leaders and members as a whole.  Keep in mind that it is not just the immigration issue - it is their anti-working class positions on welfare, social security, health care, crime, unemployment compensation, abortion, women's right to equal pay - the list goes on and it is not one that favors the majority of Latinos.  Yes maybe the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce might feel like warming up to Newt but just keep in mind they are not any more for the working class than any other pro-business group.  See the Talking Points Memo ariticle at: http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/11/newt-gingrich-keeps-up-outreach-to-hispanics-through-immigration-controversy.php?ref=fpnewsfeed

Proof of Latino Voter Power

A Fox News report (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2011/11/15/poll-latinos-were-key-factor-in-arizona-recall-vote/#ixzz1dtP7bQBy) addressed a poll that indicated that Latinos 'were a key factors in the defeat of Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce."  Pearce was the author of the Arizona immigration law.  Latinos accounted for 13 percent of the recall voters.  Pearce's opponent, won 53.4 percent to 45.3 percent so clearly, Latinos made a difference.  So when you are dissatisfied or disillusioned with political, remember, your vote does count.

Even Reagan is not good enough for the Republicans!

President Obama introduced the "Buffet Plan" which calls for closing of tax loopholes that allows millionaires to end up paying less in taxes than a secretary. The Republicans have done nothing but criticize Obama. The hypocrisy of this is clear when you go back to when Ronald Reagan was President. He himself spoke to the same problem. So why when President Obama calls for the same as President Reagan is it now not a good idea? As with every other Obama proposal - the Republicans say no to without hesitation. It is all about opposing any Obama initiative at the expense of the American middle, lower class. See this video if you don't believe TPL: http://youtu.be/cgbJ-Fs1ikA.