Democrats on defense with Hispanics

Washington Times ^ | 2/10/03 | Donald Lambro

[kattracks]

Some Democrats are continuing to complain that the party's message is not clear, and that Democratic opposition to a major judicial nominee threatens to alienate Hispanic voters.

Few, if any, Democratic state leaders want to be heard criticizing their party's leadership at the beginning of the 2004 presidential election cycle. But grass-roots leaders and activists say the class-warfare attacks on President Bush's tax cuts have not worked and that a less strident, more focused economic message is needed to reconnect with swing voters who supported Republicans in November.

[PRND21]

"From what I hear, there was a large Hispanic vote for Republicans. I think our community has said we are intrigued by their efforts to reach out to the Hispanic community, and we are going to give you a chance," Mr. Wilkes said.

Adios Dem future.

[Mr. Mojo]

"I don't think we are in touch with the average American on the economic issues,"

Yeah, but at least you're in touch with the average Frenchman, Belgain, and Sweede.

[Jeff Chandler]

The Republicans are smart to promote conservatives, rather than pandering to liberals. It is vital to the future of this nation that the idea of members of minority groups being conservative be legitimized. Conservatism should be seen as normative across the board.

[TatieBug]

Seems as though the Ds just can't do anything but _iss and _oan about everything the Rs do but with no response of their own. Unfortunately for them, there are many conservative minorities Dubya has to choose from for many positions and the Ds are just flabbergasted! Clinton had an opportunity to put the 1st Hispanic on the Supreme Court but listened to Hitlary...again...Rino, etc. Enough said...Estrada is a fine man and I just hope he's voted in asap and then will be a SCJ in waiting.

[Bonaparte]

Oh, the democrats appeal to an even broader range than that, MM. Communist Party USA Endorses Gore.

[Mr. Mojo]

Incredible find. ...Thanks for the ammo. I would think the commies would've endorsed Ralph "100% tax on anyone making over $200K/yr" Nader. I can't wait to forward that article to my Rat brother-in-law (poly sci professor).

[Go Gordon]

"I think the Democrats, quite frankly, are trying to figure out who is going to be the front-runner for the party instead of trying to hammer out an agenda for the party," he said.

Democrat: "Hey, I got an idea. What if we put together an agenda that based on the Constitution, benefits all Americans, and really is pro United States?."

DNC: "Bwahahaha...oh, you were serious?"

[Free the USA]

fyi

[FairWitness]

Some say they long for Bill Clinton's ability to shape and market the party's message better.

What a nice way to say that "he (Clinton) is a very good lier"!

[sweetliberty]

"Other Hispanic and Latino leaders privately say that Senate Democrats are being pushed into opposing the conservative judicial nominee by the party's liberal constituencies, including feminist groups, pro-choice Democrats, and civil rights organizations such as the NAACP. "

I just love it when they start eating their own.

[sweetliberty]

"Estrada is a fine man and I just hope he's voted in asap and then will be a SCJ in waiting."

Isn't he pro-abortion? Seems I heard that awhile back.

[B4Ranch]

My dream is that Mr. Estrada's nomination is confirmed then he starts talking about the need to close the borders.

[hchutch]

They got caught between their base and a swing constituency again. This time, it's Hispanics. We just need to keep it up.

[votelife]

I'm sick of hearing how it's "affirmative action" for a black or Hispanic to be nominated for something. First of all, right away, whoever says it means that the nominee is not as qualified as a white. In the case of Estrada, and Condoleeza Rice, this is NOT the case. Second, Dems can't have it both ways, by saying Reps are a party for white men, and then complain when Rs reach out to minorities. Showing blacks/Hispanics successful in life is what liberals claim they like to see. It's extremely divisive to try to tear down people just because you don't like their political ideology.

[Jeff Chandler]

The rats believe in diversity-diversity of origins and lifestyles-socialists from every walk of life. They DO NOT believe in diversity of ideas.

[sinkspur]

My dream is that Mr. Estrada's nomination is confirmed then he starts talking about the need to close the borders.

Judges don't make political speeches. Estrada won't say anything about that issue, or any political issue.

[Bonaparte]

You can find lots more praise and endorsement of democrats at CP/USA's website. I'm sure your brother-in-law will appreciate that information as well.

[B4Ranch]

Maybe he'll make it a law to close the borders.

[sinkspur]

Maybe he'll make it a law to close the borders.

Judges don't make law.