rssImmigration Advocates Eye New GOP Florida Senator
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 6:12 pm
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Immigration advocates are wondering what the newly chosen Florida senator-to-be, George LeMieux (R), is going to mean for their campaign for immigration reform — as well as how the pick could influence how the growing number of Latino voters view the Republican Party.
Harsh questioning by Republicans of then-Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, confirmed earlier this month, has likely soured some Latinos on the GOP, and the warnings from conservative restrictionist groups that universal health care will waste taxpayer money on illegal immigrants hasn’t helped.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist chose LeMieux, his former chief of staff and close friend, to fill the seat of retiring GOP Sen. Mel Martinez, who’s long been a strong advocate of immigration reform. Because LeMieux has never before held office, it’s hard to know how he’ll address this issue — a huge one in Florida.
Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice, said in a statement released today:
“All across America, the Republican Party’s rhetoric and actions on immigration reform have sent Latino voters into the Democratic camp these past several years. In the 2008 Presidential race, the Latino vote in Florida swung 27 points from Republican to Democrat compared to 2004, and immigration reform is a defining issue for this group of voters. Martinez was right to point his Party toward a new direction, and all eyes are on Governor Crist and George LeMieux to see if they will follow through and embrace a more inclusive stance on issues of importance to this group—issues like comprehensive immigration reform.”
5 Comments
Comment posted September 1, 2009 @ 4:35 am
I find it hillarious how 'leftists'–who claim to defend the environment–want MORE immigration. Mass immigration is THE cause of urban sprawl, loss of natural habitats and farmland, and stress on freshwater supplies, PERIOD. The only sector that benefits from mass immigration-fuelled population growth is the real estate and homebuilding industry (you need warm bodies to keep the housing bubble inflated).
Comment posted September 1, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Give it up. The issue Is D.O.A. on the senate floor. Even Democrats are starting to realize this.
With the uproar over Health care, Most of wich is from Citizens concern that illegal Aliens may find a loop-hole to exploit the system (such as not being required to prove Citizenship when applying) the message is becoming very, very clear,..There are a whole lot of voters in this country of many backgrounds who are not buying this nonsense. And if You think risking Your political career is worth pandering to one ethnic group and their demands,…Try it. See ya at the polls.
Comment posted September 11, 2009 @ 4:19 pm
Senator: I received your news letter and attempted to reply with a personal question? Howevver, my e-mail reply was returned as undeliverable. Consequently, I will use this instrument to ask the question. HOW ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE ON THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED HEALTH PLAN AND WHY? Ferdinand (Fred) Ruiz
Comment posted September 11, 2009 @ 4:19 pm
Senator: I received your news letter and attempted to reply with a personal question? Howevver, my e-mail reply was returned as undeliverable. Consequently, I will use this instrument to ask the question. HOW ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE ON THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED HEALTH PLAN AND WHY? Ferdinand (Fred) Ruiz
Comment posted September 11, 2009 @ 4:19 pm
Senator: I received your news letter and attempted to reply with a personal question? Howevver, my e-mail reply was returned as undeliverable. Consequently, I will use this instrument to ask the question. HOW ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE ON THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED HEALTH PLAN AND WHY? Ferdinand (Fred) Ruiz
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