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The Latino Coalition Announces 2006 Endorsements Wed Oct 4, 10:24 AM ET

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Contact: Martha Lozada of the Latino Coalition, 202-546-0008 WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Latino Coalition (TLC) announced a partial list of endorsements for the 2006 election cycle, during the 2006 Small Business Economic Summit in Washington, D.C. Additional endorsements will be announced next week.


"Today, we announce our complete list of endorsements for the U.S. Senate, and a partial list of governors and attorneys general," said TLC Chairman Hector Barreto. "Our Board of Directors has voted on these endorsements, and while many were not unanimous, we believe that these individuals deserve our support."


"After a careful review of their overall record throughout their career in public service, and after speaking to many of our members across the country and in their respective states, our board believes that these are important leaders, not only of their respective states, but for the country as a whole," said TLC President Robert G. de Posada. "These are also officials who understand the importance of the Latino community and the many benefits this community brings to their states and this country."


"We believe these leaders will serve as a bridge to unite all the people of this country seeking a growing economy, with better job opportunities, a good education for their children, quality and affordable health care, and an environment of tolerance and understanding. But above all, these are strong leaders in protecting our national security," said TLC Vice Chairman Susan Alvarado. "On behalf of the Latino Coalition, I would like to congratulate all on our list of endorsements and thank them for their service to our country. We urge Latino voters in their respective states to support these candidates."


The following is the list of endorsement:


U.S. Senate:


Arizona - John Kyl (R)


California - Dianne Feinstein (D)


Connecticut - Joe Lieberman (I)


Delaware - Thomas Carper (D)


Florida - Bill Nelson (D)


Missouri - Jim Talent (R)


Nebraska - Ben Nelson (D)


Nevada - John Ensign (R)


New Jersey - Robert Menendez (D)


New Mexico - Jeff Bingaman (D)

New York - Hillary Clinton (D)

Ohio - Mike Dewine (R)

Pennsylvania - Rick Santorum (R)

Maryland - Michael Steele (R)

Tennessee - Harold Ford (D)

Virginia - George Allen (R)

Washington - Mike McGavick (R)

Governors:

Arizona, Janet Napolitano (D)

Colorado, Bill Ritter (D)

Florida, Charlie Crist (R)

Illinois, Rod Blagojevich (D)

Maryland, Robert Ehrlich (R)

Nevada, Jim Gibbons (R)

Pennsylvania, Ed Rendell (D)

Texas, Rick Perry (R)

Attorney General:

California, Jerry Brown (D)

Colorado, John Suthers (R)

Georgia, Thurbert Baker (D)

Maryland, Doug Gansler (D)

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The Latino Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, D.C. TLC was established to address policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States. TLC's agenda is to develop and promote policies that will foster economic equivalency and enhance overall business, economic and social development of Hispanics. For more information and to review past surveys, please visit TLC's website at http://www.TheLatinoCoalition.com

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For Immediate Release Contact: Martha Lozada January 7, 2004 202-546-0008 LATINO LEADERS PRAISED PRESIDENT BUSH FOR HIS COURAGEOUS PROPOSAL TO REFORM IMMIGRATION Washington, D.C. – The Board of Directors of The Latino Coalition today praised President Bush for his courageous proposal to reform our immigration laws. The Board also praised him for presenting comprehensive and effective guidelines to address the current problems with the system and find solutions to help improve America’s security and economic prosperity. “This proposal is a comprehensive and effective approach to address our immigration crisis,” said TLC President Robert Deposada. “The President should be praised for ignoring the empty rhetoric of the political extremes and presenting a common sense and pragmatic approach to solve this problem. His proposal addresses both the short-term and long-term problems, by establishing a temporary worker program that eliminates the incentives for individuals to cross the border illegally looking for a job. This way our resources on the border can focus on the most important priority which is defend our nation against terrorists and drug smugglers.” The President’s proposal offers workers already in this country without proper documentation the abilityto legalize their status. At the end of the three year period under this program, workers will have three options: 1) return to their country of origin, 2) extend their temporary work status, or 3) seek permanent residency.“However, these individuals would have to go to the end of the line when seeking permanent residency. We cannot penalize those who have stood there for years abiding by the legal process.” “It is simply fair for everyone involved,” Deposada said. “The proposal provides the peace of mind to millions of undocumented workers who can become part of the mainstream of American society. At the same time it eliminates the incentives for individuals to cross the border illegally looking for a job, simply because there will be a legal path for them to work in this country. It will also help expand our economy by providing the necessary stable labor force it needs to continue to grow. And most importantly it will help our national securityneeds by identifying 8-10 million individuals in this country that live in an underground economy and by targeting our law enforcement resources in our borders on terrorism and drug smuggling rather than pursuing a low-income worker looking for a job.”The Board of Directors called on the congressional leaders to immediately act on the President’s proposal and to push aside partisan extremists on both sides of the aisle in order to seek a compromise that will address the needs of the country. “Most Hispanics are tired of the empty rhetoric of political leaders who want to use immigration as a wedge issue to mobilize their base,” Deposada added. “We call on the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to push aside partisan interest and work with the White House to pass comprehensive reform. It is timefor responsible leaders, like President Bush, to stand up and find a common sense solution to this crisis for the benefit of our communities.” The Latino Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, D.C. TLC was established to address policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States. TLC’sagenda is to develop and promote policies that will foster economic equivalency and enhance overall business, economic, and social development of Hispanics. For more information, please visit our website at www.TheLatinoCoalition.com. ###

RICK SANTORUM?
What do they KNOW about Santorum that we do not???

Originally Posted by 2ndamendsis

RICK SANTORUM?
What do they KNOW about Santorum that we do not???

Maybe it's one of those reverse psychology things...

Delaware - Thomas Carper (D)

Ah yes, Tom Carper. This incumbent,
who is up for re-election...with an "F" rating from Numbers USA,
had a sudden change of heart and voted "yea" to the fence?

How convenient.....

Originally Posted by 2ndamendsis

RICK SANTORUM?
What do they KNOW about Santorum that we do not???

I am really confused about this too! His TV campaign spots, no less than a month ago, addressed the illegal alien problems we are ALL facing.

Goodness, GRAY
He's been all over for several years about this issue.

Truly concerned and I'm going to call his office about it. How can Santorum be put on the same list as BILLARY KLINTON?

Originally Posted by 2ndamendsis

Goodness, GRAY
He's been all over for several years about this issue.

Truly concerned and I'm going to call his office about it. How can Santorum be put on the same list as BILLARY KLINTON?

WAIT A MINUTE!
Maybe Crocket's actually correct.

Santorum just dove in the polls!!! Perhaps by this endorsement, just like me, folks are backing up a minute in confusion not wanting to be screwed.

Your thoughts?

None from North Carolina! Whew!

D.W.

Originally Posted by DavidWidman

None from North Carolina! Whew!

D.W.

Don't get a big head, DAVID.

Originally Posted by DavidWidman

None from North Carolina! Whew!

D.W.

That's because Miss Liddy and Burr aren't up for re-election, yet, are they?