Hispanics in favor of Amnesty really shot themselves in the foot by turning out heavily for Obama. First, Obama never showed much leadership on the issue. Second, it sent a strong message to those on the fence that the guy who led the charge up the hill at least three times, McCain, ended up getting the back of their hand in 2008.
Don’t get me wrong. I am near violently opposed to Amnesty, and don’t think much of McCain. But there is a lot of irony in how this played out. If Latinos had voted more rationally and less racially, they not only would have had an Amnesty champ in the White House but he could have used their turnout for him to sway votes for it.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but, from what I’ve observed, I thought there was a lot of enmity between the Hispanic and Black communities. They are both vying for the entitlements. The Blacks feel like the Hispanics are cutting into their freebies, causing animosity on both sides. Am I right or wrong?
I agree with you.
All the Latinos and Hispanics (there is a difference) want immigration more tightly controlled.
Most left to get away from the problems that are coming across the border now (drug gangs and violence.)