For such a long time being a Catholic in this country meant you were also a Dem. It was simply part of your upbringing.
B/c as the German and Italian immigrants got off the boats at Ellis Island, Democrat precinct workers signed them up, and also gave them basic assistance they sorely needed.
89 posted on 03/26/2006 5:31:36 AM PST by Liz
(Liberty consists in having the power to do that which is permitted by the law. Cicero)