Thread: Dem to Obama: Push immigration or I’ll tell Latino voters

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Dem to Obama: Push immigration or I’ll tell Latino voters to stay home

By Russell Berman and Bob Cusack - 04/20/10 06:00 AM ET

A congressman from the president’s home state is threatening that he will urge Latino voters to stay home this November if the Democratic Party does not make a concerted effort to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (Ill.) is arguably President Barack Obama’s biggest Democratic critic in Congress. And he’s not fond of Obama’s top advisers at the White House, either.


The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) member has strongly criticized the administration’s policy on deportation and questioned its commitment to far-reaching reform.


Some Democrats have felt little urgency in pursuing the controversial issue, partly because they see no risk that Hispanic voters will bolt the party for the GOP. But Gutierrez says they are missing the real political consequence of inaction.


“We can stay home,â€

[quote]Gutierrez noted a number of positive gestures from the White House, including an invitation for him to attend a bill-signing for a jobs measure that, he said, “I had nothing to do with.â€

Big threat - all the illegals won't vote in Chicago. To show how well Luis thinks ahead, he's running for re-election but if all the Hispanics stay home and don't vote, how will that affect his return to Congress?

[quote]“We’re going to make it uncomfortable for the Democratic Party,â€

I think Luis should go back to driving a cab! He evidently doesn't understand the laws or the definition of illegal!

This guy is like a little kid who doesn't get his way. He throws a temper tantrum and then tells all his friends not to play with you on the playground.

How does this traitor justify his salary from taxpayors dollars by defending the rights of foreign criminals over U.S. Citizens.

let em stay home. they vote mostly for the stupid Dems anyways

Originally Posted by ReggieMay

Big threat - all the illegals won't vote in Chicago. To show how well Luis thinks ahead, he's running for re-election but if all the Hispanics stay home and don't vote, how will that affect his return to Congress?

Good point!

[quote]“We can stay home,â€

GOOD CALL LUIS....SINGLE OUT YOUR PEOPLE EVEN MORE! What an idiot!!