California for Obama: Latino Leaders Endorse Sentor Obama

A coalition of California Latino leaders came together yesterday and announced their support of Barack Obama at the Obama for America Los Angeles Headquarters.

State Senator Gilbert Cedillo (D-22), Vice Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus, has announced his support for Senator Barack Obama. He had previously backed New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. A longtime champion of social justice, Senator Cedillo cited Senator Obama's commitment to bringing about fundamental change in Washington, creating economic opportunity for all Americans, and push for comprehensive immigration reform. Senator Cedillo represents the communities of Los Angeles, Alhambra, Maywood, San Marino, South Pasadena, and Vernon.

"Senator Obama's message of change, hope, and unity is inspiring the people of California, many of whom have never before been involved in politics, to stand up and be counted," said Senator Cedillo. "I believe he is right for the Latino community on the issues, and I'm going to spend the coming weeks leading up to the vote on February 5th talking to the Latino community about why Barack Obama is the best candidate for us."

Former State Senator Martha Escutia, the first woman to serve as the chair of the Legislative Latino Caucus, also announced her support of Barack Obama. She formerly supported Governor Richardson. Senator Escutia served 14 years in the state legislature.

Also in attendance were State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero (D-24), the highest ranking female in the State Legislature and chair of California Latinos for Obama; State Senator Dean Florez (D-16), the only Democratic State Senator to represent the Central Valley; and Pomona Mayor Norma Torres. Giselle Fernandez, community leader in Los Angeles and former journalist with CBS and NBC News, served as the Emcee.

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[Matyme]

One's religion has nothing to do with it. Bush is Christian and look what he did.

Besides there is no such thing as "part Muslin" Obama is also Christian, he probably goes to church more then you do.

[barbmdva]

It is ignorance and racism like this that helps no one. Obama is a uniter, not a divider. I am a a Latino woman PROUD to have Obama as a choice in this very important election. If you spent more time learning about other cultures, I am sure you might surprise yourself and find that we have endured too much to still have that kind of mentality. Besides, there are MANY Latinos that are black.

[pr11368]

Obama es el mejor candidato . Hillary quiere obligarnos a pagar healthcare, y alguien como yo no quiere pagar por eso. Y ella quiera que pagemos una fianza si no se paga. Que cosa es eso? No, no se puede ir con ella. Obama dice si no quiere pagar no tiene que hacerlo. Eso es lo que quiero. Ella voto por una guerra que tiene a muchos americanos muertos. Esta esta muy mal de ella. Latinos for Obama!!! Si Se Puede!!!

[magog1138]

Cubanos, Puerto Riquenos, Dominicanos, etc. You are right. I hate to say it, but many Latinos in my life have been bigoted, ignorant and racist. They aren't because they choose too, but come from nations that offered little in the way of choice. In this country, our adoptive country, OUR country- we are given this choice! Let's use it! Besides: Of all the candidates which can honestly say they come from an immigrant background, that knows the struggles of minorities in this country, Obama does!

[mesh69hotmailcom]

People often ask me, as hard off as I am, "Why did you donate money to Barack Obama?" Well that raises the more important question, "Why haven't YOU donated to Barack Obama yet?" Change is happening NOW America. Be a part of it. This man IS America. Let's get it RIGHT this time! Wondering what YOU can do? How can YOUR voice be heard? Visit Obama Website to DONATE Your Support Today. YES WE CAN!

[loismarill]

Hermanos:

Obama habla lindo, promete mucho SOLO para obtener su

VOTO. Habla como poeta, Copiando a los Kennedy.

Su promesa de Licencias de Manejar para ilegales es una promesa VAGA que no dice que se TIENE que cumplir

TODOS los requisitos del DMV. Miente en su

Plan de salud, con mas de l5 millones FUERA.

Su Fin es la supremacia de su raza y de mandar millones

a OTROS que, saldran de NOSOTROS ! PIENSEN BIEN no se dejen hipnotizar por su pico de oro.

Search: Barack's Trinity Church

[KingFernandoBono]

hermanos latinos

voten por OBAMA

[ultor6]

It's time for CHANGE. Here's another latino supporting Obama!

[tesla1077]

jealous of what, please explain.

[hugoestr]

That may be why Obama won the most delegates in Super Tuesday :)

[hugoestr]

Obama won more delegates in Nevada. He actually won the caucus, although I would rather call it a tie.