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pinebox

(5,761 posts) Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:06 PM Oct 2015

Bernie Sanders Latest Hire Is A Major Immigration Activist

Ohhh this is a biggie!

Bernie Sanders Latest Hire Is A Major Immigration Activist Who Says He Won’t Stop Being An Advocate
http://www.buzzfeed.com/adriancarrasquillo/bernie-sanders-latest-hire-is-a-major-immigration-activist-w#.dg9Q3jr85

In the latest sign that Bernie Sanders is looking to expand his solid base of support beyond white voters and bring minority voters into the fold, the Vermont senator is bringing on longtime immigration activist Arturo Carmona to be his national Latino outreach director and southwest political director.

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When President Obama delayed his executive actions on immigration, Carmona called it a “betrayal” and “one of the single biggest attacks on Latino families by the Democratic Party in recent memory.” He has also repeatedly criticized Clinton for her reaction to the surge of unaccompanied minors at the border.
But Carmona courted controversy among Democrats as well, when after Obama’s delay he said Latinos should vote against four vulnerable Democratic senators who were a factor in delaying the announcement until after the midterm election.

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Bernie Sanders Latest Hire Is A Major Immigration Activist (Original Post) pinebox Oct 2015 OP

K & R !!! WillyT Oct 2015 #1

This is so great in several ways. Le Taz Hot Oct 2015 #2

He has always been an advocate for immigrants, supporting a path to citizenship, expressing sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #6

It's fucking fantastic is what it is. azmom Oct 2015 #3

I decided it wasn't too early. Enjoy azmom Oct 2015 #4

I'll raise ya! pinebox Oct 2015 #9

Muy bien, I match you. azmom Oct 2015 #10

If I had a marqarita here I would join you! No, for something like this, go right ahead! sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #7

I really like how this Socialist spends our hard earned money. FlatBaroque Oct 2015 #5

The fact that he agreed to join the Sanders campaign is quite telling. eom NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #8

Arturo Carmona!! Fucking awesome! i Autumn Oct 2015 #11

K & R for a true activist!!! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #12

WillyT

(72,631 posts)

1. K & R !!!

Reply to pinebox (Original post)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:10 PM

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Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)

2. This is so great in several ways.

Reply to pinebox (Original post)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:11 PM

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1) As the article, states, the campaign is trying to expand beyond white voters.
2) It shows this immigration reform will be a major cornerstone of the campaign.
3) Will resonate in states like California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)

6. He has always been an advocate for immigrants, supporting a path to citizenship, expressing

Reply to Le Taz Hot (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:43 PM

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horror at the way Immigrant children were treated last year when they were being driven through areas met with bigotry and nastiness.

Good choice for his campaign, I am impressed again by his wisdom in who he is choosing to join him in his 'political revolution'.

azmom

(5,208 posts)

3. It's fucking fantastic is what it is.

Reply to pinebox (Original post)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:22 PM

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Arturo Carmona kicks ass for our community. He doesn't cater to any party in particular, he stands with the people. I need to celebrate. Is it too early for a margarita?

azmom

(5,208 posts)

4. I decided it wasn't too early. Enjoy

Reply to azmom (Reply #3)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:26 PM

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pinebox

(5,761 posts)

9. I'll raise ya!

Reply to azmom (Reply #4)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 04:43 PM

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azmom

(5,208 posts)

10. Muy bien, I match you.

Reply to pinebox (Reply #9)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 06:42 PM

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sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)

7. If I had a marqarita here I would join you! No, for something like this, go right ahead!

Reply to azmom (Reply #3)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:44 PM

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FlatBaroque

(3,160 posts)

5. I really like how this Socialist spends our hard earned money.

Reply to pinebox (Original post)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:26 PM

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NorthCarolina

(11,197 posts)

8. The fact that he agreed to join the Sanders campaign is quite telling. eom

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Fri Oct 2, 2015, 04:16 PM

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Autumn

(45,012 posts)

11. Arturo Carmona!! Fucking awesome! i

Reply to pinebox (Original post)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 06:50 PM

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beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)

12. K & R for a true activist!!!

Reply to pinebox (Original post)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 06:56 PM

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Carmona is the second high-profile immigration activist to join a campaign, after Lorella Praeli left United We Dream for a Latino outreach role with Hillary Clinton’s campaign. But where Praeli was advised by Democrats that her role now is not to be an activist, but to help Clinton get elected, Carmona said he sees it differently.

“I am absolutely not going to stop being an activist,” Carmona said. “What the senator is calling for is a political revolution, inclusive of all Americans and Latinos will disproportionally benefit from that movement. So I will be continuing to provide the same type of leadership, being a vocal activist representing our community.”

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