R.I. GOP's Hispanic Assembly chairman quits party (Over Joe Wilson)

http://politicsblog.projo.com ^ | Sep 18, 2009 | By Karen Lee Ziner

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CRANSTON, R.I -- Ivan G. Marte, chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Hispanic Assembly, says he has quit the GOP out of embarrassment at South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's address to Congress last week.

Wilson shouted 'You Lie,' when Obama remarked that illegal immigrants would not receive benefits under his health care plan.

"I do not want to continue being a member of a party in which the members of the party express themselves in that way," said Marte, 59, of Cranston. In a phone interview, he called Wilson's behavior "shameful" and "uncivilized."

But Marte said Wilson's outburst was the last straw in a series of disappointments that led him to break with his party.

Marte became "disenchanted" with Governor Carcieri after the Republican governor sought his advice -- and then ignored it, Marte said -- concerning the 2008 executive order cracking down on illegal immigration. Carcieri's order angered many in the Hispanic community.

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http://ivanmarte.org/index.htm

[mbarker12474]

Puhhhhleeeasse.

[edcoil]

My experience with local “GOP” organizations are they are run by democrats.

[dfwgator]

In the words of Curly Bill, “Well....bye!”

[Kartographer]

We lost a RINO? I am so deeply hurt and sadden by this loss. NOT!!!!!

[goodnesswins]

LIAR....you weren’t really a REPUBLICAN at all...or you would have been outraged by Obomba’s lies, too.

[Maverick68]

“smells like somethin’ died....”

[Mr. Jazzy]

As we say here in Florida, “Don’t let the screen door hit you in the ass on the way out . . . Putz!”

That is SOUTH Florida.

[shankbear]

adios loser.

[cvq3842]

Maybe the Republicans should do a better job vetting people before they join the party, to prevent these kind of worthless gestures by pseudo-Republicans.

And remind me, why do we need separate caucuses for each race?

[clintonh8r]

Vaya con Dios!

[jersey117]

Set up.

[Altura Ct.]

Bye bye...

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“I do not want to continue being a member of a party in which the members of the party express themselves in that way,” said Marte, 59, of Cranston.”

So he went over to the side that is always cordial and honest. Just check out what W had to put up w/ during his 8 years in office.

TOTAL BS !!!

[wastedyears]

This picture speaks one word.

[marstegreg]

Wouldn’t it be easier to help his people if he is in office? What a stupid point to make. Maybe they will all quit (wishful thinking)

[hawgwalker]

Think about all the “great” democrats that he will now be associated with

[silverleaf]

“I do not want to continue being a member of a party in which the members of the party express themselves in that way”

well, there’s always the “Bushitler” party
buh bye. Don’t let the door hit ya

[dfwgator]

"Adios, Mofo!"