Hillary’s Plan For Latino Votes In Texas: Exploit Little Mexican Boy

14 Feb 2008 Author: Baratunde Thurston (Jack Turner)

I know politicians constantly exploit photo ops for their own purposes, but a friend told me about this awkward moment at Clinton’s El Paso rally Tuesday night, and I had to share it. I feel bad for the little boy. See how they quickly escort him out of there!

I’m not saying other candidates don’t do it. I’m just saying this looks damn ridiculous. She should have upped the ante, have the lil youngin wack an Obama pinata while he’s up there.

Tags: 2008 Democratic Primary, 2008 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Latino, Texas

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Anonymous
This was just as insulting as her “I ain’t no ways tired” speech in the South a few months ago. I was insulted then and still am by that. I was insulted by this display and I am not Hispanic. The Clintons seem to be going out of their way to insult the very people they claim to want to court. If these displays don’t wake up the Black/brown electorate, nothing will.
Anonymous
I wonder how fast the Clintons are going to throw latinos under the bus if they manage to win this election…
michelle
Uggh-Please let this end. Please step off and step down!
On top of this, they’re saying really wild things and I feel like the media is letting them go unchecked!!
Can we start a Clinton Quotes That Make You Go Hmmmm wiki?
Quote of the Day–Bill Clinton Edition (New Republic)
Former president, and man who receives hundreds of thousands of dollars per speech of the people Bill Clinton:
“The caucuses aren’t good for [Hillary]. They disproportionately favor upper-income voters who, who, don’t really need a president but feel like they need a change.”
–Isaac Chotiner
NMP
When I saw it, I couldn’t stop laughing! I would imagine more than a few Chicanos were rolling their eyes.
NMP
No, the quote of the day is Bill Clinton borrowing from Ward Connerly complaining that Senator Obama is getting a free pass from the media becuase he’s Black. Translation: Media affirmative action is taking away Hillary Clinton’s rightful slot as President.
Anonymous
Yeah, I saw that Bill Clinton clip – I find him utterly disgusting now, along with his wife.
Let’s see, they tried to pit whites against blacks, blacks against latinos, now blacks against white women. I suppose it’s anything goes for the Clintons.
My dad, who has always voted republican, just told me he will vote for Obama if he’s the nominee. Said we’d be like a third world country – father, son, husband, wife as presidents for 20 + years straight. On top of that it’s the wife of a president who was actually impeached (yes, I know, impeachment was not warranted, but still…)
My republican friends are being very gentle now (although I know they’re gloating under the surface). I used to defend these assholes.
They had their chance – why does she feel so entitled? Oh, how I wish they would just go away.
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