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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFormer New Mexico Governor: Ted Cruz not a “Hispanic” politician
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who has raised the hackles of Democrats and establishment Republicans for his outspoken stance against gun control, the current immigration bill and other issues, is sure attracting plenty of attention these days. The latest salvo against the ultra-conservative Senator comes from former New Mexico governor and Energy Secretary Bill Richardson, who said that Cruz should not be defined as Hispanic because he opposes immigration reform.
Almost every Hispanic in the country wants to see immigration reform, said Richardson in an interview with ABC News. No, I dont think he should be defined as Hispanic. Hes a politician from Texas. A conservative state, added Richardson, who said he was not a fan of Cruz.
Richardsons comments were swiftly criticized by Republican Alfonso Aguilar, Executive Director of the Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles.
Im very surprised that Ambassador Richardson made this comment it is extremely insulting, says Aguilar. Your views on immigration should not define if youre Hispanic or not. We are not a monolithic community, and this is a typical way of thinking for those who believe in identity politics, and it is narrow-minded, adds Aguilar.
More at: http://nbclatino.com/2013/05/06/ted-cruz-in-the-spotlight-from-not-hispanic-enough-to-fearless/
Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)Hispanic in Name Only?
I love this shit.
No doubt knuckledraggers are convinced Dems should be considered white.
Ian David
(69,059 posts)So far, I think the score is 10-1 in that department, now.
pipoman
(16,038 posts)MagickMuffin
(15,949 posts)D'oh! Of course he didn't immigrate from the South of the border.
TexasProgresive
(12,157 posts)If we get a puke in the WH Ted would make a perfect book end to Clarence (Uncle) Thomass.
I know it's crude but these guys just take the cake.