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Published Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 | 1:36 p.m.
Updated Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 | 2:02 p.m.
Political organizer Fernando Romero says if immigration reform isn't tackled soon, Hispanics may strike out on their own.
The idea of a "Tequila Party," which until recently was only quietly debated among Latino leaders, is now making a splash.
First reported Sunday by the Sun, the proposal has gained international attention and has been featured in news publications worldwide.
Latino leaders frustrated by Democrat’s inaction on immigration reform and fears that as a voting bloc they’re a political afterthought are discussing whether to sever their traditional Democratic ties and form an independent grass-roots political group.
They have talked about modeling the effort after the Tea Party, not in substance but in grass-roots organizational style, and have dubbed the proposed movement the “Tequila Party.”
Fernando Romero, president of the nonpartisan Hispanics in Politics, who has spoken with leaders in Nevada and nationally about the proposed effort, said he has been inundated by calls since he was featured in the Sun story.
Reporters from Fox News, the Mexican broadcasting station TV Azteca and even a Brazilian publication have asked Romero for interviews, he said.
Dozens of news organizations have followed up on the Sun story. A rewrite in the Huffington Post received more than 400 comments as of midday Monday.
"This Tequila Party thing has exploded," Romero said.
Commenters on the stories appear to have mixed feelings about the potential third party.
Some called the idea of a Latino effort "racist." Others cringed at the name. Many applauded the prospect of a movement to highlight Hispanic concerns.
Since this new wannabe party is just for the betterment of Mexicans what would happen if white people got together and start a "whites only" party.
You can bet they would be yelling RACIST at the top of their lungs about that one.
This is supposed to be country about all but seems that many "groups" want to separate this country more as time goes on.
Why don't they just start a "run for the border" party? Call it what it really is!
As a Republican all I can say is:
DO IT!
I dare you. We will laugh all the way to the ballot box.
Let em do it. See the whole 15-20% of them that can vote (legally even with children of illegals). Then Harry Reid and company might FIGURE OUT THAT YOU GOTTA HAVE A LOT OF WHITES AND BLACKS TO STAY IN OFFICE. Why should Taxpayers continue to support illegals and their children when our seniors are going without dentures, medical care, good food, decent housing? It's a matter of finances and numbers. We/the U.S. cannot support the entire planet. It's a matter of choice and WE CHOOSE NOT TO PAY FOR YOU. NO AMNESTY. Deport the 1,000 illegals in Nv Prisons. Keep deporting all illegals arrested. Eventually they'll all leave--the spouses and kids to be with the men who were deported.
GO FOR IT...
Hispanics have finally figured out that they were sold a bill of goods by Harry Reid and the Democrats...
The days of immigrants assimilating into American society and becoming freedom-loving, English-speaking America-proud patriots are long gone. We are a fragmented society. This is by design, of course. You know---"divide and conquer". The central govt. has divided us, for sure. And, they are very close to conquering us, The People. This year's elections gave us a glimmer of hope. Pray that the revolution continues in 2012.
If the 2 party system is NOT working for ALL people, if it is not representing them and treating them fairly, then it is only right and fair that such people complain and take action. Maybe this will get the needed changes. It is a healthy part of a democracy to be able to break away a do that, the right of descent. They are doing this is a peaceable way. As did the Tea Bag Party.
The 2 Party Government As Usual System has produced the mess America is NOW in. Maybe we need more parties to infuse ideas and energy that will produce better results!
Thank goodness we have you VegasLee, to keep the boot heels of those latinos from keeping us poor white folks down. And Richard, you must be a supporter of the Dream Act, which rewards English speaking children by allowing them to go to college and assimilate, and become productive citizen, or are you for punishing children for the sins of their parents?
Vegaslee, there is already a "whites only" party...it's the Tea Party. Fortunately, smart thinking Nevadans didn't buy their bull last month.
Smart thinking Nevadans put Sandoval and Heck in office...
Dumb thinking Nevadans still want to call those who they disagree with politically, "RACISTS."
Isn't this the same person who was the head of Democrats for McCain? He doesn't seem to be a fount of good ideas.
The Tequila Party? Are you kidding? This is supposed to make us respect their opinions and political clout. This seems like a bad joke on Mexicans. Maybe Mexicans should study US History to understand the reference to the Tea Party. It was a tax on tea that had everyone upset - taxation without representation. Are you telling me Mexicans pay taxes? Not the ones I know and work with.
I think a new party of latinos is a good idea. The Democrat Party has become too dependent on the latino vote and I like the idea of the Hispanic community thumbing their noses at the Dems. The Dems have never really been the Hispanics' friends. It's encouraging to see that latinos understand that now.
Their is already a latino party. Its in mexico where these spanish speaking people can be as racist as they want. La Raza!
A political party named after an alcoholic drink and they want to be taken seriously???
You just can't make this stuff up!!
Delen Goldberg
Sorry, but I left my decoder ring at the office.
Thanks for the obliteration of my comments. As noted, men who have returned from combat in the Middle East (can I even say combat?) are forbidden to express their assessments absent of malice.
Your principal condemnation expresses capacities immersed in an acumen proportion closer to the north side of bottom dwellers who feign to hold higher moral grounds. Illiberality in this case is covetous. The partisan stupidity masked as censorship exposes liberal university-think.
To pick and choose what is said is deplorable. The mission statement of the Race is to codify the Race, side with suspected human-rights-impaired third-world establishments against Americans. Mexico's, or Latin America's view of the implication of the US Constitution is unreservedly inappropriate, and its interpretation of how our Executive Branch must control illegal immigration is the finger.
Many of us do recognize that they will resort to the emblematic La Raza tu quoque. Their racism and quest for colonization is worn as a badge of honor. However, veneration of this onslaught is inapplicable.
It seems you know sign language, and pandering looks good on you --it's a picture-perfect shade.
Somehow, poor Big Bird is not amused...