Posted on Gather.com March 25, 2008 by: Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY)
This entry is part of a series in celebration of Women's History Month.
I grew up in a very modest home near Puerto Rico's Rio Limon. My family didn't have much, but I had a great role model - my mother. To make ends meet she sold pasteles, a traditional Puerto Rican food, to the workers in the sugar cane fields. It was difficult work considering she was also raising nine children, but she never complained. Because of her tireless efforts, I was able to get a good education and go on to be the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Today, I serve the residents of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan's Lower East Side with the same humility, resolve and unwavering sense of commitment that I learned from my mother. In fact, those qualities define my work as a public official, and they are the lens through which I judge our Presidential candidates.
That is exactly why I support Hillary. She is an experienced leader who is committed to working on our behalf. She has the ability to show every American that there are no constraints strong enough to keep us from achieving our dreams. And, just as importantly, she understands that our history is written in the selfless actions of people like my mother. As we celebrate Women's History Month, we should remember those facts, and use the lessons we have learned to make the best choice in this election.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Bill Clinton to Visit PR Next Month
Approving the island's switch from caucus to a primary has placed pressure on both candidates to visit the island. Hillary's Presidential campaign is already planning out campaign efforts in Puerto Rico. According to Former President Bill Clinton will visit PR next month to campaign for his wife. Several events for him are planned from April 6-7. Although Puerto Rico does not have as many delegates as the other three remaining states, the Clinton family is determined to visit as many places in PR as possible.
June 1 will mark a historic opportunity for Latinos to influence U.S. politics. If you have family in the island encourage them to get involved and vote CLINTON!
June 1 will mark a historic opportunity for Latinos to influence U.S. politics. If you have family in the island encourage them to get involved and vote CLINTON!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Pennsylvania State Director
¡Saludos a todos desde Pennsylvania!
I am Beatriz Mallory, the new Pennsylvania State Director of Latinos for Clinton. In my work as CEO of my advertising agency, HispanAmérica, I spend my days building relationships between our clients and our community. I am proud to bring these capabilities to Latinos for Clinton, and to get Hillary elected as Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América.
Hillary’s roots run particularly deep here in PA. I’m writing this note merely 35 miles from the Rodham family’s cottage at Lake Winola, 17 miles north of Scranton. Every August, her father Hugh Rodham packed Hillary and the family into their Lincoln and drove from Chicago to the lake for two weeks. In between her afternoons reading on the dock, here is where Hillary learned to shoot a gun, to fish, to swim and to understand the true value of family, friends and community.
And PA loves Hillary. Her deep understanding of the tough, paycheck-to-paycheck life so many live here in what was coal country. Her profound commitment to children, their health and wellbeing, and their futures. Her fierce dedication to issues that matter so much here in northeast PA – a decent job at a decent wage, with healthcare benefits that enable parents to provide for and protect their families.
There simply is no better choice for Latinos in Pennsylvania. Hillary has an ambitious, yet attainable program for raising our community up to the level playing field – la “cancha común” – where we can succeed on equal terms. From fair immigration reform, to educational opportunity for all of us; from affordable housing to healthcare for all of us; Hillary proveerá una vida mejor para todos.
Finally, we need her guts, fearlessness, experience and good judgment to confront terrorism and bring a sensible end to the war in Iraq in which we are losing so many of our best – amigos, padres, hermanas, hijos. Sin duda, Hillary is the right woman for us, and for our times.
I have supported Hillary financially for 3 years now. But now, I’m rolling up my sleeves, contributing my time and effort, while continuing to click the “contribute now” links. As the all-important April 22nd primary approaches, we will need all the help we can get to put Hillary over the top in both votes and delegates. PA will go to Clinton, but only if we all pitch in to get out the 260,000 votes we know are here.
So I ask all of you, “los pennsylvanianos” as well as you out-of-staters, to join me in putting PA in Hillary’s column. Únete a la causa. Put your feet on our streets, your voice on our phones, and our links on your web pages and outbound emails. Don’t forget to keep clicking on the “Contribute Now” links, but please also give us the hands-on support we need. Email me anytime at beatriz.mallory@latinosforclinton.com, I’ll call you, and put you right to work.
Gracias, y ¡apóyanos en Pennsylvania!
Beatriz
I am Beatriz Mallory, the new Pennsylvania State Director of Latinos for Clinton. In my work as CEO of my advertising agency, HispanAmérica, I spend my days building relationships between our clients and our community. I am proud to bring these capabilities to Latinos for Clinton, and to get Hillary elected as Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América.
Hillary’s roots run particularly deep here in PA. I’m writing this note merely 35 miles from the Rodham family’s cottage at Lake Winola, 17 miles north of Scranton. Every August, her father Hugh Rodham packed Hillary and the family into their Lincoln and drove from Chicago to the lake for two weeks. In between her afternoons reading on the dock, here is where Hillary learned to shoot a gun, to fish, to swim and to understand the true value of family, friends and community.
And PA loves Hillary. Her deep understanding of the tough, paycheck-to-paycheck life so many live here in what was coal country. Her profound commitment to children, their health and wellbeing, and their futures. Her fierce dedication to issues that matter so much here in northeast PA – a decent job at a decent wage, with healthcare benefits that enable parents to provide for and protect their families.
There simply is no better choice for Latinos in Pennsylvania. Hillary has an ambitious, yet attainable program for raising our community up to the level playing field – la “cancha común” – where we can succeed on equal terms. From fair immigration reform, to educational opportunity for all of us; from affordable housing to healthcare for all of us; Hillary proveerá una vida mejor para todos.
Finally, we need her guts, fearlessness, experience and good judgment to confront terrorism and bring a sensible end to the war in Iraq in which we are losing so many of our best – amigos, padres, hermanas, hijos. Sin duda, Hillary is the right woman for us, and for our times.
I have supported Hillary financially for 3 years now. But now, I’m rolling up my sleeves, contributing my time and effort, while continuing to click the “contribute now” links. As the all-important April 22nd primary approaches, we will need all the help we can get to put Hillary over the top in both votes and delegates. PA will go to Clinton, but only if we all pitch in to get out the 260,000 votes we know are here.
So I ask all of you, “los pennsylvanianos” as well as you out-of-staters, to join me in putting PA in Hillary’s column. Únete a la causa. Put your feet on our streets, your voice on our phones, and our links on your web pages and outbound emails. Don’t forget to keep clicking on the “Contribute Now” links, but please also give us the hands-on support we need. Email me anytime at beatriz.mallory@latinosforclinton.com, I’ll call you, and put you right to work.
Gracias, y ¡apóyanos en Pennsylvania!
Beatriz
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Clinton Campaign and Puerto Rican Status
According to the New York Observer "The Clinton Campaign and Puerto Rican Status" article yesterday as the Puerto Rico Primary approaches certain issues are a concern among the citizens of the "isla del encanto". At the top of the list is the status issue. Sen. Hillary Clinton recognizes the honored, sacrifices and great contributions that the puertorricans had given the United States over the centuries including more recently the war on Iraq and Afghanistan. In her agenda she proposes as President from Day One, to make it a personal priority to work with all factions advocates of the present status of commonwealth, statehood, independence, and national sovereignty in free association with the U.A..without a preference among the options to enable the question of status to finally be resolved during her first term.
Also her agenda points out the same access to affordable Health Care as in the United Sates, the Assistance with Economic Activity providing new tax benefits for job-creation to narrow down the income gap between Puerto Rico and the States. Domestic Manufacturing Tax Deduction, Equal Treatment of workers as in the mainland are also included in the economic busting plan.
Another important issue on her agenda is the Restoration of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) together with a more comprehensive judicial restructuring and funding in order to improve and support crime fighting activities in the island which is a crucial issue among all citizens.
One of the most primal issues on her agenda is the Returning of the Land to the People in Vieques and Culebra which is been under federal appropriation for more than 40 years and finally but not least important the Treatment of Puerto Rico Equally in Federal Data Collection which will improve federal funding for programs that can affect nation wide business decisions and budget funding.
Blog by: Milagros Roman- Puerto Rico Regional Director
Also her agenda points out the same access to affordable Health Care as in the United Sates, the Assistance with Economic Activity providing new tax benefits for job-creation to narrow down the income gap between Puerto Rico and the States. Domestic Manufacturing Tax Deduction, Equal Treatment of workers as in the mainland are also included in the economic busting plan.
Another important issue on her agenda is the Restoration of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) together with a more comprehensive judicial restructuring and funding in order to improve and support crime fighting activities in the island which is a crucial issue among all citizens.
One of the most primal issues on her agenda is the Returning of the Land to the People in Vieques and Culebra which is been under federal appropriation for more than 40 years and finally but not least important the Treatment of Puerto Rico Equally in Federal Data Collection which will improve federal funding for programs that can affect nation wide business decisions and budget funding.
Blog by: Milagros Roman- Puerto Rico Regional Director
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Why Latinos Support Hillary Clinton for President
The 2008 Presidential Election may turn on the Latino vote. However, before we get to the general election in November, Democrats must select a nominee.
Several of Hillary Clinton’s stunning election victories this year have commentators believing that Latino voters have been instrumental in helping Clinton to victory.
An Opinion page viewpoint published on March 7, 2008 in the Los Angeles Times written by Roosevelt Montas offered a cultural explanation for Clinton’s Latino support. Montas claims that Latinos are: 1) enamored with “political dynasties” and 2) respect Clinton’s “family loyalty.” However, I disagree.
Instead, I argue that Latinos support Hillary Clinton for President because of her leadership ability and experience.
Latinos are concerned about their families, the economy, healthcare and national defense. Clinton has demonstrated leadership ability with her experience serving in the United States Senate. Furthermore, Clinton’s vast experience and innovative vision with respect to healthcare gives Latinos hope for the future. Also, with the current state of the economy, Latinos have made a judgment about leadership and selected Hillary Clinton as the most qualified Democrat for President.
To reduce Latino support for Clinton to “political dynasties” and “family loyalty” is not realistic. Latinos are critical thinkers – Latinos have compared Obama’s and Clinton’s experience and credentials. Latinos have overwhelmingly made their choice known. Latinos prefer Hillary Clinton. Latinos are voting for Hillary Clinton because she is the best candidate. That is why Latinos support Hillary Clinton for President.
Arthur Murrillo, M.A.
California State Director
Latinos for Clinton
Several of Hillary Clinton’s stunning election victories this year have commentators believing that Latino voters have been instrumental in helping Clinton to victory.
An Opinion page viewpoint published on March 7, 2008 in the Los Angeles Times written by Roosevelt Montas offered a cultural explanation for Clinton’s Latino support. Montas claims that Latinos are: 1) enamored with “political dynasties” and 2) respect Clinton’s “family loyalty.” However, I disagree.
Instead, I argue that Latinos support Hillary Clinton for President because of her leadership ability and experience.
Latinos are concerned about their families, the economy, healthcare and national defense. Clinton has demonstrated leadership ability with her experience serving in the United States Senate. Furthermore, Clinton’s vast experience and innovative vision with respect to healthcare gives Latinos hope for the future. Also, with the current state of the economy, Latinos have made a judgment about leadership and selected Hillary Clinton as the most qualified Democrat for President.
To reduce Latino support for Clinton to “political dynasties” and “family loyalty” is not realistic. Latinos are critical thinkers – Latinos have compared Obama’s and Clinton’s experience and credentials. Latinos have overwhelmingly made their choice known. Latinos prefer Hillary Clinton. Latinos are voting for Hillary Clinton because she is the best candidate. That is why Latinos support Hillary Clinton for President.
Arthur Murrillo, M.A.
California State Director
Latinos for Clinton
Friday, March 7, 2008
Puerto Rico Proposes to Hold Democratic Primary
According to the New York Times today Puerto Rico's democratic party has chosen to propose that they hold a presidential primary in the country on June 1, 2008. Island Democrats still need national party approval for the switch to a primary, but since they incorporated suggestions on a draft proposal, they do not expect any objections.
This will encourage presidential hopefuls Clinton and Obama to formally campaign in Puerto Rico. Although Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens, they cannot vote in the general presidential election and have no voting representation in Congress. Yet Puerto Rico will be playing an influenial role in this tight democratic race and will hold one of the last primaries. This puts the spot light on Puerto Rico to show that they can vote and that they will make a difference.
It looks as though Clinton may benefit from the island's close links to New York, home to many people from Puerto Rico. The island has seven superdelegates among its 62 convention votes. Three of the superdelegates are committed to Clinton, two to Obama, and two are uncommitted.
This will encourage presidential hopefuls Clinton and Obama to formally campaign in Puerto Rico. Although Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens, they cannot vote in the general presidential election and have no voting representation in Congress. Yet Puerto Rico will be playing an influenial role in this tight democratic race and will hold one of the last primaries. This puts the spot light on Puerto Rico to show that they can vote and that they will make a difference.
It looks as though Clinton may benefit from the island's close links to New York, home to many people from Puerto Rico. The island has seven superdelegates among its 62 convention votes. Three of the superdelegates are committed to Clinton, two to Obama, and two are uncommitted.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Democratic Unity Viewing Party
On Tuesday, March 4 in Modesto, CA, over 30 people attended the Democratic Unity Viewing Party to witness the stunning election victories by Hillary Clinton in Texas, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
The Democratic Unity Viewing Party was co-sponsored by Latinos for Clinton and Obama supporters.
Democrats talked politics, enjoyed excellent Mexican food, Deli plates, and a tasty cake.
Many Democrats expressed that the night's election results demonstrated further proof that Hillary Clinton was most qualified to be the next president of the United States.
Furthermore, Clinton supporters enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Obama supporters about the competitive race.
Above are some pictures of attendees.
Arthur Murrillo
California State Director
Latinos for Clinton
Latinos Pulled through for Hillary in TX!
Latino voters were a major factor in Sen. Hillary Clinton’s win in Texas on Tuesday.
The senator from New York won 67 percent of Hispanic votes, according to exit polls. Sen Barack Obama of Illinois won 31 percent.
Hispanic voters comprised more than one third of the electorate in that state.
Clinton’s popularity among Latinos in Texas was highest in the “60 and older” age group where she received 81 percent of votes.
Clinton also won among younger Latinos. She received 53 percent of votes from Hispanics who are 18 to 29 years old
The senator from New York won 67 percent of Hispanic votes, according to exit polls. Sen Barack Obama of Illinois won 31 percent.
Hispanic voters comprised more than one third of the electorate in that state.
Clinton’s popularity among Latinos in Texas was highest in the “60 and older” age group where she received 81 percent of votes.
Clinton also won among younger Latinos. She received 53 percent of votes from Hispanics who are 18 to 29 years old
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