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Thu03Jul2008

Since When is Disgraced Attorney General Gonzales the Spokeperson for Latinos?

Apparently someone died and made former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales boss of Latino opinion. He penned an op-ed in the L.A. Times schooling all of us with the headline: What Latinos want from their president. So Mr. Gonzales, tell... Read more »

Thursday, July 03 2008 | 14:00 H

Mon30Jun2008

The Dems Tackle McCain's Flip Flopping on Immigration

Following Republican Presidential nominee John McCain's speech to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials, the Democratic National Committee released a new web video called "McCain vs. McCain: Immigration Reform" noting McCain's back and forth movement over a border of... Read more »

Monday, June 30 2008 | 11:30 H

Sun29Jun2008

Barack Obama's Words to NALEO

While John McCain was greeted by some unexpected protesting while trying to speak to NALEO. Here are Barack Obama's opening and closing statements at NALEO (analysis/opinion to follow). Opening Statement:I'm proud to be here today not just as the Democratic... Read more »

Sunday, June 29 2008 | 13:52 H

John McCain Heckled By Anti-War Protesters at NALEO

Republican presidential candidate John McCain was speaking, or trying to speak, at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Conference and was met with some anti-war protesters (one was even bi-lingual). So what was McCain trying... Read more »

Sunday, June 29 2008 | 09:52 H

Tue24Jun2008

For the First Time Ever, Democratic National Convention to be Simulcast en Español

Is it about reaching out to the usually ignored or is it pandering to that oh so hyped Latino vote? Regardless of the reasons behind the decision, I just received a press release announcing that the Democratic National Convention through... Read more »

Tuesday, June 24 2008 | 11:58 H

Mon23Jun2008

Front Runners Who Aren't Front Runners

In the beginning of this general election the question of Vice-Presidential nominations is frequently being asked. Many are aware of the Dem front runners: Hillary Clinton, Mitt Romney, Bobby Jindal,Sam Nunn, and more.But which ones can we eliminate? John Edwards,... Read more »

Monday, June 23 2008 | 15:50 H

Thu19Jun2008

Put Your Money Where Your Racism Is

This 5 dollar bill made it's appearance in a Staten Island, NYC woman's wallet. Via / Gothamist... Read more »

Thursday, June 19 2008 | 12:35 H

Denver Police Stock Up on Pepper Spray for the DNC

Looks like I'll have to pack some anti-pepper spray gear for the Democratic National Convention because the Denver Police are stocking up. From Democracy Now:Denver Police Department is stocking up on pepper spray guns ahead of the Democratic National Convention.... Read more »

Thursday, June 19 2008 | 10:32 H

The Scariest Possibility Ever? McCain and Giuliani on One Ticket?

I have personal beef against Rudy Giuliani. From my years working with families who have lost their children to police brutality, the Giuliani years aka Giuliani time in NYC was the worse. Young men of color were killed with impunity... Read more »

Thursday, June 19 2008 | 08:32 H

Wed18Jun2008

Oh Stop Saying Republicans Are Racist

I mean why can't people take a joke, right? Like the obviously hilarious button, pictured right, that was on sale at the Texas Republican state convention this past weekend. Of course state GOP officials say they had no idea and... Read more »

Wednesday, June 18 2008 | 10:58 H

Tue17Jun2008

The Differences Bewteen Barack Obama and John McCain on Immigration

Immigration reform is on the minds of many Latino voters. Alternet and La Opinion both look at the differences and similarities between the two presidential candidates on the issue (and yes there are some things they share). For example, both... Read more »

Tuesday, June 17 2008 | 09:27 H

Mon16Jun2008

Al Gore Endorses Obama

For all of you who were hoping that Mr. Lockbox himself, Al Gore, might emerge as a surprise candidate before November, I'm sorry to say that you'll have to keep dreaming. Gore sent this message out today via the DNC... Read more »

Monday, June 16 2008 | 19:09 H

Thu12Jun2008

Jenny from the Block to Endorse Barack Obama?

Team Barack Obama might just get his biggest Latino endorsement. Jennifer Lopez was spotted inside the Senate Office Building for a mysterious meeting inside presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama’s office. Hmm what could they have been talking about? Certainly... Read more »

Thursday, June 12 2008 | 12:41 H

John McCain has a Republican Problem

Forget about Republican presidential nominee John McCain's Latino problems, he has a problem within his own party. The Hill reports:At least 14 Republican members of Congress have refused to endorse or publicly support Sen. John McCain for president, and more... Read more »

Thursday, June 12 2008 | 10:41 H

Michelle Obama Ain't No One's Baby Mama

You can't make this stuff up. First it was images of lynching Michelle Obama, a woman who could be the First Lady. Then it was that Michelle and Barack were sending messages to terrorists. Now, Michelle Obama is a baby... Read more »

Thursday, June 12 2008 | 08:41 H

Wed11Jun2008

John McCain Targets Cuban Exile Vote

Seeing that he's trailing in Latino votes compared to Barack Obama, John McCain is going after the Cuban exile vote by bringing up the big bad wolves of Castro and the fact that Obama has said that he would consider... Read more »

Wednesday, June 11 2008 | 15:27 H

Tue10Jun2008

Obama Will Address "La Raza"

The Democratic candidate often called out for his disconnect with the Latino community is now (pretty much) the DNC's nominee. And as such, he knows he got to get down with the peeps to try to win a leg-up on... Read more »

Tuesday, June 10 2008 | 11:55 H

Mon09Jun2008

McCain's Got the Latino Problem Now

Turns out that all that hype about Latinos not voting for a black candidate, specifically Barack Obama, is just that, hype. A new Gallup Poll summary of surveys taken in May shows Obama winning 62% of Latino registered voters nationwide,... Read more »

Monday, June 09 2008 | 13:44 H

Help Get VL to the DNC

It's been a long and tough road over the past 3 years fighting to get into events that are important to our readers and to be able to provide you with coverage of the topics that mainstream media ignores. From... Read more »

Monday, June 09 2008 | 09:53 H

Sat07Jun2008

"Yes We Can" Says Sen. Clinton

On Saturday, Hillary Rodham Clinton officially suspended her historic bid for the White House. She and Sen. Barack Obama had been the center of a bitter Democratic Presidential Nomination race. Though on this past Tuesday he finally pulled enough of... Read more »

Saturday, June 07 2008 | 09:44 H

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