“We Look to You, Mr. President, for Big, Bold, Unapologetic Administrative Relief” The most important comments from last night’s Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) annual gala did not come from President Obama, but rather Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) who called on the President to deliver executive action that protects...
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In case you missed it last night, watch the speech below (starts around 23:27) or view the transcript: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you to Senator Menendez, and to the Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congresswoman Velázquez, for those extraordinary introductions, but more importantly for the...
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National Journal: Obama Faces Latino Audience Frustrated Over Immigration New Republic: Obama Deserves Credit, Not Criticism, for His Recent Immigration Record Huffington Post: Obama Heckled Defending Immigration Action Delay Washington Post: Obama: I’ll take executive action on immigration between the midterms and end of the year Wall Street Journal: Obama Says He’s Frustrated With...
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El discurso del presidente Barack Obama ante la gala anual del Instituto de la Bancada Latina del Congreso (CHCI) se produce en medio de la desilusión de muchos latinos a través del país ante el retraso de las anticipadas acciones ejecutivas que proveerían alivio de la deportación potencialmente a...
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For the first time since his decision to delay executive action, the President is slated to speak tonight to a group of Latino leaders at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Conference. He shouldn’t be surprised if he finds an audience frustrated by six years of broken promises and...
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As November approaches, it is becoming ever clearer that President Obama’s decision to delay executive action for immigrants is having serious electoral consequences. In no less than three news articles from today, the story from the ground is that immigration reform matters — and Latino voters’ disenchantment with both parties is not...
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Today on Morning Joe, Matt Barreto and Gary Segura, the principals of Latino Decisions, went on to talk about their new book How America’s Most Dynamic Population is Poised to Transform the Politics of the Nation.” Their discussion included a talk on how Latino voters can affect this year’s midterm...
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NBC: Labor Sec. Perez On Immigration: We Have to Get It Right BuzzFeed: Source: Obama Speech Will Emphasize To Latinos That Immigration Action Is Coming Reuters: Obama seeks to restore trust with disappointed Latinos Washington Post: Growing evidence that Obama’s decision to wait on immigration is hurting Democrats Politico: No backlash from Latino activists...
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