20 Oct 05 Hispanic political influence grows

“Taco and sombrero politics is the popular approach of the Democratic and Republican Parties toward the largest minority group in America. It is guaranteed that as presidential elections roll in every four years, candidates will eventually put on a sombrero and dance to mariachi music to incite the Hispanic vote. Such lack luster antics by high-ranking politicians do little, if anything, to heighten support within this growing community. Do they really want the Hispanic vote?

Hispanics living in America want the materialization of the American Dream. They aspire to have access to affordable education and a good economy that will enhance their lifestyles. The ever-present topics of racism, immigration and Latin American politics are also highly influential in the vote of Hispanics. According to the Kaiser Foundation’s 2002 National Survey of Latinos, one out of every three Hispanics have not completed high school or its equivalent. Whoever wishes to win the vote of Hispanics must address these issues with tangible solutions rather than mockeries. Educating the youth is the path to a better future.”

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20 Oct 05 National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Presents Texas State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos Leadership Award

“Texas State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos will receive the John S. Martinez Excellence in Leadership Award from the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL). This is the inaugural launch of NHCSL’s Excellence in Leadership Award named in honor of the late John S. Martinez, former State Representative of Connecticut and NHCSL President in 2001-2002. The award will be presented annually to a Hispanic legislator who embodies passion, dedication and great achievement throughout his/her political career. Senator Barrientos is the first recipient of this award. Senator Barrientos will receive the award at the NHCSL Third National Summit that will be held November 10-13 in Tampa, Florida.

“On behalf of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, it is our esteemed privilege to award the John S. Martinez Excellence in Leadership Award to Senator Barrientos who has demonstrated a passion, commitment and dedication to serving his constituency,â€? said NHCSL President, Assemblyman Felix Ortiz (NY). “Senator Barrientos personifies the meaning of this leadership award and is well-deserving of it.â€?”

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20 Oct 05 Pineda Consulting » Do Latinos Always Vote for Latinos?

Very interesting post in response to Latina Lista and VivirLatino. Hey its almost as if we have communication!

“This is not the response of a political bloc in the making. I would argue (and I have been arguing on this site) that much of why there is no political bloc in progress is because there is no such thing as a Latino political identity.”

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20 Oct 05 Governor puts Latino allies on display. California

“ANAHEIM – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has struggled against an anti-Hispanic image, staged a press conference here Wednesday to introduce Hispanic supporters of his ballot initiatives.

Schwarzenegger, whose ballot measures have lagged in polls, conceded he has alienated many Hispanics by calling for stricter policing of the Mexican border and by vetoing bills that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses.”

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20 Oct 05 Gonzales: Hispanic on high court ‘inevitable’ – The Changing Court

“WASHINGTON – Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, passed over twice for a seat on the Supreme Court, said Wednesday that Hispanics should get over their disappointment and Harriet Miers a chance to show why she deserves to be confirmed.

“Some, including many members of this organization, I know had hoped that the President would nominate a Hispanic to serve for the first time on the Supreme Court,â€? Gonzales said in remarks prepared for delivery to the Hispanic National Bar Association”

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19 Oct 05 Furor ignited as Hispanic Democratic Organization (HDO) boss lines up support

“Hispanic Democratic Organization chieftain Victor Reyes is flexing his political muscle again — one month after federal prosecutors accused him of being a “co-schemer” in an illegal patronage operation run out of Mayor Daley’s office.

Reyes is making phone calls to Democratic ward bosses in the 4th congressional district trying to line up support for Ald. George Cardenas (12th) for state central committeeman in the March Democratic primary.”

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19 Oct 05 Writer can run for Mexican presidency

“In a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for future elections here, an international tribunal has ruled that Mexico’s government cannot prevent Jorge Castaneda, a controversial writer and former foreign minister, from mounting an independent campaign for president.
The Washington-based Inter-American Commission on Human Rights voted 6-1 to request that Mexico adopt ”precautionary measures” that would allow Castaneda’s name to appear on the ballot in next year’s vote.”

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18 Oct 05 Ballots in Spanish: a Mistranslation?

“Mistranslation can cost money. When it happens with election ballots the problems are just as serious. Some people may not understand or be offended by the sloppy language.

It happened recently with election materials in Connecticut. Several Latino officials pointed out mistakes in the translation which included a number of typos but also grammatical and syntactical errors. “

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18 Oct 05 Florida’s Latinos to Pick the Next US President?

“Although Latinos traditionally vote Democratic by significant margins, Cuban-Americans usually go the other way and vote overwhelmingly for the GOP. Since George W. Bush became president by carrying Florida with little more than 500 votes in 2000, the increasing non-Cuban Latino population of the state is being carefully watched by both major parties. The demographic changes are likely to have a serious impact on this year’s presidential election.

Cubans used to be the largest ethnic group among Florida’s Latinos, but now are only one third of the 2.6 mil. Hispanics in the Sunshine State. They have historically voted Republican because of the GOP policy of taking a strong stand against the much-hated Castro.”

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18 Oct 05 Latino Population Increase: Good News for Democrats. from the Seoul Times again

“Democratic presidential candidate Al Sharpton reminded Latino elected leaders at a recent forum in Phoenix, Arizona, that George W. Bush is wrong in both English and Spanish.

Sharpton did not speak Spanish at the meeting but the other Democratic presidential hopefuls did as they made a symbolic gesture to capitalize on the increasing Latino vote. “

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18 Oct 05 Latinos to Arnold: Hasta la Vista. from the Seoul Times no less

“As soon as Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he was running for governor of California, he became the leading candidate. It’s probably nothing more than name recognition, since he has said very little except a few generalities about his agenda for fixing California’s problems. There is, however, enough information available to determine that Latinos will, in all likelihood, not support him.”

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18 Oct 05 The GOP: Se Habla Espanol? from the Seoul Times no less

“During the 2000 presidential election George W. Bush once asked a Latino group for their “botas” (boots) instead of their “votos” (votes.) It was a small gaffe which caused no serious damage. Most Latinos understood and appreciated his use and interest in the Spanish language.”

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17 Oct 05 Nobel laureate calls for human rights awareness. Rigoberta Menchu speaks to a crowd of at least 400 about need for further political reform in Guatemala

“Despite getting caught in Chicago’s rush-hour traffic, Rigoberta Menchu was greeted with a warm welcome when she arrived on campus Friday evening nearly an hour late.

The winner of the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize received a standing ovation before she spoke to an overflowing audience of more than 400 at Fisk Hall.”

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17 Oct 05 Commissioner gains insight on Mexico trip

I find this to be a very good and progressive move. I hope we hear more about the results if any from this type of initiative

“After spending 12 days in Mexico, Hall County Commissioner Deborah Mack has a clearer understanding of the differences between life here and the birthplace of many Gainesville immigrants.

She also came back with a few ideas on how to bridge that gap.”

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17 Oct 05 Latinos moving away from Schwarzenegger

“Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s popularity among Latinos has plummeted in the last several months, with only 17 percent approving of his performance as governor. Although the drop in popularity reflects the general trend, Latinos have very specific reasons for their movement away from Schwarzenegger.

As governor of a key state with an economy rivaling that of major industrialized nations, California’s relationship with Mexico is crucial. Yet during Schwarzenegger’s tenure as governor, the state’s links with our southern neighbor have taken a beating. Although he has stated a number of times how much he likes Mexico because he made a number of movies there, the fact is that Schwarzenegger’s relationship with Mexican leaders has been chilly.”

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17 Oct 05 Fulfilling the promise of NAFTA in the U.S. Hispanic market

“It seems that every magazine or newspaper that has been published in the United States in the last year has focused attention on America’s growing Hispanic population and the economic market it represents.

The figures are quite impressive and now fairly well known. Over 41 million Hispanics constitute the nation’s largest minority group representing 14.1 percent of the population. Their combined purchasing power is growing at over eight percent a year and will reach US$923 billion by 2008, or twice the current GNP of Mexico. The median income of a Hispanic household in the United States in 2000 was US$33,500. There are now over 1.6 million businesses owned by Hispanics in the United States, et cetera, etc. The figures indicate a population that is growing in size and economic power at a much faster rate than the non-Hispanic population in the United States.”

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17 Oct 05 Westly makes TV pitch in Spanish

“State Controller Steve Westly plans to air a television commercial this week that does what no other non-Latino candidate for California governor has ever tried — speak Spanish for the entire length of the ad.

Candidates who aren’t native Spanish speakers typically rely on an actor, a family member, or another politician to spread their campaign message to the influential number of Latino immigrants who watch Spanish-language television.”

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16 Oct 05 Gonzales doesn’t rule out seeking office in Texas

“Attorney General Alberto Gonzales suggests he would be open to running for office in his home state of Texas after leaving the Justice Department.

“I wouldn’t close the door, no,” Gonzales said in Saturday editions of the Dallas Morning News.”

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16 Oct 05 Candidates reaching out for the Latino vote. New Jersey

“As New Jersey — and the Shore particularly — becomes home to more Latinos, both campaigns are making unprecedented efforts to reach out to those constituencies.

Those efforts include Spanish-language Web sites, repeated appearances in traditional Spanish-speaking neighborhoods and the trumpeting of endorsements received from Latino organizations or prominent Hispanics.”

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15 Oct 05 VivirLatino » Anti-Arnold: We have to drive to survive

“California Latino activists are not happy with the Governator this month (neither are teachers, nurses or gays) after his October 7th veto of a bill that would allow drivers’ licenses for undocumented immigrants.”

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14 Oct 05 Hispanic Legislators Convene In Tampa For National Summit

“The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) will convene its member Hispanic legislators from across the country with corporate executives, government officials and policymakers at its Third National Summit on November 10-13 in Tampa, Florida. The theme of the Summit is “Legislative Challenges, Policy Solutionsâ€? and United States Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral will be among the featured guest speakers.

“Our national Summit is unique because it provides participants an opportunity to engage one-on-one and network with Hispanic legislators and public policy experts from the public/private industry. We are pleased to work with the local Tampa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orlando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, LULAC and other groups and affiliates who are helping to make our Summit in Tampa a success,â€? said NHCSL President Felix Ortiz who is also a New York State Assemblyman. “

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13 Oct 05 Santa Fe Mayor Delgado on the lookout for ‘other adventures’.

“Mayor Larry Delgado’s voice broke and his eyes watered Wednesday as he announced he will retire after 16 years as an elected city official.

“This has been tough,â€? he said of his decision not to seek reelection next year. “I’ve had so many people … come to me and say, ‘Mayor, you need to run. You’ve got to run. We want you to run.’ “

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13 Oct 05 Hispanic leaders express frustration with nomination of Miers

“Most national Hispanic leaders charge President Bush once again has wasted an opportunity to make a historic contribution to the nation’s justice system by failing to nominate the first Hispanic to a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court”

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13 Oct 05 VivirLatino » A.B. y la bandera

“A.B. Quintanilla, leader of the Kumbia Kings (and brother of the late Selena Quintanilla) was hyped up about touring in Mexico and appearing on Mexican TV. So hyped, it seems, that he basically wrapped himself — or his guitar — in the Mexican flag. And that was a mistake:”

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12 Oct 05 Pineda Consulting » The First Latino Big City Mayor: Raymond Telles

Thanks for the tip Andre. I didn’t know this.

“Daniel Hernandez has a story in the LA Times today called “Villaraigosa Aims to Make Most of ‘Latino Mayor’ Role.â€? In it, Hernandez repeats the frequent mistake of calling Henry Cisneros the first Latino mayor of a U.S. big city. That honor actually belongs to Raymond Telles, who was elected Mayor of El Paso in 1957.”

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12 Oct 05 Villaraigosa Aims to Make Most of ‘Latino Mayor’ Role – Los Angeles Times

“Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa seemed famous enough for comedian George Lopez to have some fun with him. The mayor had been on the covers of Newsweek and Time magazines, on “The Today Show,” and countless times in local, national, and international media outlets.

So writers at the ABC sitcom “The George Lopez Show” scripted the comedian imitating Villaraigosa. Then they wondered: How about getting the mayor himself on the show?”

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11 Oct 05 Still no Hispanic on high court

“I was surprised.

I expected that this time George W. Bush would nominate the first Hispanic justice of the Supreme Court, after taking a pass over the summer when he nominated John G. Roberts. Now it’s Harriet Miers.”

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11 Oct 05 Padilla Elected President of League of California Cities

“Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla was elected Monday as president of the League of California Cities, the powerful umbrella group representing cities on statewide issues.

Padilla, 32, becomes the first Latino and one of the youngest ever to head the 107-year-old organization, which represents 478 cities throughout the state.”

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10 Oct 05 Latino pride hits sour note with Mexican bureaucracy

“MEXICO CITY — Most members of the bilingual band Kumbia Kings carry U.S. passports, but as a manager of the musicians put it, “they pretty much work, eat and breathe Mexico.”

So when the Tex-Mex group appeared on a nationally televised Mexican talk show last month, with a guitar emblazoned with the colors and symbols of Mexico’s national flag, they thought it would be clear the guitar was a gesture of pride in their Mexican heritage.”

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09 Oct 05 Who will be The One to lead Latinos? Osceola County, Florida

“Like the Morpheus character in The Matrix, I am searching for Neo — The One.

I have yet to meet a Latino version of Neo — a leader with complete mastery of the Osceola universe.”

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09 Oct 05 GOP En Español Promotes Republican Agenda With Hispanic Community

“Washington DC – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman today unveiled the national committee’s new Spanish language Web site as part of a continued effort to communicate the President’s and Republican Party’s message to all Americans. GOP en Español is another mechanism that encourages more Latinos to get involved, expands the party’s reach, and attracts new Hispanic faces and voices.

“Since becoming RNC Chairman in January, I have traveled across the country, speaking with Hispanic audiences,â€? said Chairman Mehlman. “I have asked Hispanics to ‘give us a chance and we’ll give you a choice.’ This is part of a genuine commitment to offer real opportunity to all Americans through a Republican agenda that is working to create jobs, ensuring our country has a strong national defense, demanding accountability in the classroom, and offering equal opportunity to everyone.â€?”

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08 Oct 05 Bush salutes Hispanic volunteer efforts

“President Bush on Friday honored volunteer efforts by the nation’s Hispanics, especially praising those who contributed to Gulf Coast hurricane relief.

“In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Hispanic groups around this country provided critical services and much-needed love to people whose lives were affected by those storms,” Bush said at an annual White House ceremony marking Hispanic Heritage Month.”

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08 Oct 05 Text of Democratic Hispanic radio address by U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez

“This week, President Bush nominated Harriet Miers, one of his closest friends, to serve on the United States Supreme Court — a lifetime appointment on the highest court in our country. The Supreme Court’s decisions have serious implications for our civil rights and our liberties.

Once again, President Bush has missed a historic opportunity to nominate a qualified Hispanic to the Supreme Court. In seeking to put his friend on the Supreme Court, the President overlooked many qualified Hispanics. The Hispanic community has many lawyers, judges, and outstanding legal scholars who are eminently qualified to be a Justice of the United States Supreme Court.”

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07 Oct 05 In Lawrence, political clout growing among Latinos – The Boston Globe

“LAWRENCE — Latinos have become crucial to any electoral victory in Lawrence, and both candidates in next month’s mayoral election know it.

The incumbent, Mayor Michael Sullivan, a white Republican, and his opponent, Marcos Devers, a city councilor who is Dominican, have been buying up advertising in Spanish-language newspapers, logging hours on Spanish-language radio stations, shaking hands in Latino neighborhoods, and courting Latino community leaders.”

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05 Oct 05 Some in El Paso wanted Hispanic nominated to Supreme Court

The president’s nomination was a disappointment to some in El Paso who had hoped to see a Hispanic on the nation’s highest court.

“It is time for a lot more racial diversity on the Supreme Court,” said Annabell Perez, the president-elect of the El Paso Mexican American Bar Association.

04 Oct 05 The HNBA is disappointed that the White House has again bypassed exceedingly qualified Hispanic candidates for a vacant Supreme Court seat

For the second time in a five week period, President Bush decided against nominating a highly qualified Hispanic to fill the seat vacated by Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. In doing so, the President again missed the historic opportunity to be the first President to make the decision to more meaningfully diversify the nation’s highest court by including a Hispanic among its nine members.

“The HNBA is by no means pleased that the President did not name a Hispanic American to fill the seat vacated by Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor,” stated Alan Varela, President of the HNBA. “A cornerstone of our nation is representative democracy and the equitable composition of our courts is an important key to helping our great nation remain on the right track. The HNBA will continue to serve as an unrelenting advocate for appointment of Hispanic jurists to the Supreme Court and throughout the courts of our land in order to protect the cornerstone of representative democracy and continually improve the system of justice. Despite the temporary setback, the HNBA looks forward to performing an open minded, professional and fair review of Ms. Miers’s record. We hope we will find that she demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunity and equal justice under law and that she is responsive to the needs and concerns of the estimated 42 million members of the Hispanic community.â€?

04 Oct 05 PAUL C. CAMPOS: Identity politics and ethnic pride

Over the past few months, I was asked by various media people for my opinion regarding who President Bush might pick to fill Supreme Court vacancies. In particular journalists wanted to know about the chances that this or that candidate would become the first Hispanic justice. (Apparently Benjamin Cardozo – one of the most famous judges in American history and a member of the Supreme Court in the 1930s – doesn’t count, despite being the descendant of Spaniards.)

I’m uncomfortable answering questions of this sort, partly because I have no more information on the subject than any other complete outsider to the selection process, but mostly because the politics of ethnicity gives me the creeps. This whole rigmarole of how appointing a Hispanic to an institution like the Supreme Court will supposedly signal that “we” have “arrived” as fully accepted members of American society has always struck me as basically fraudulent.