Minority Support for Ron Paul

[Pedrique]

I'm curious about Latino and Black support for RP - or the lack thereof.

Do we have any idea how his platform resonates with these voters?

I realize the black vote will go primarily to the Democrat candidate no matter what, but I think we need to figure out how to reach the Latino vote.

Bush made big inroads with this group in 2004 but recent polls suggest that support is gone and that Latinos are abandoning the republican party for 2008. This is a big problem.

Are there any Latinos on this board that can speak to this issue?

 

[njandrewg]

Latino voters are supporting amnesty and opening up the borders, they will not show support for anyone who opposes that

 

[foofighter20x]

Enlighten the Latinos with this fact:

Dr Ron Paul was the delivery doctor for Latino music sensation Selena.​

A vote against Dr Paul is a vote against Selena!

 

[beermotor]

I think there are broad-brush generalizations you can make, but they aren't very helpful.

We should be preaching to individuals, NOT GROUPS. Although it is tempting; I've always wished black folks would en masse adopt a libertarian ethos, as such a cohesive liberty bloc could be mighty powerful, but I suppose this is as pie-in-the-sky as wishing white folks could, or would do the same.

The platform of freedom resonates with all people - but you have to talk to them as individuals, not members of some class you're trying to mobilize. We're all in the same class - we're all Americans. Deep down, we all want the same things. We just have to remind them of that fact.

 

[orenbus]

I have many hispanic friends that are supporting Ron Paul. Thankfully, the messageof liberty and freedom cuts across racial lines.

 

[IRO-bot]

Enlighten the Latinos with this fact:

Dr Ron Paul was the delivery doctor for Latino music sensation Selena.​

A vote against Dr Paul is a vote against Selena!

Seriously?

 

[foofighter20x]

Yup.

Selena was born in Lake Jackon, Brazoria County, Texas in Jan 1971.

Dr Paul was the only OB/GYN in the county at that time.

My mom lives in Brazoria County too.

 

[Tsoman]

I think the libertarian ideals would be popular for black people too.

The welfare state is like slavery. "hey, we'll pay you to not have any ambitions!"

(oops, that was just racist of me to equate black people to welfare recipients . ok it's slavery for poor whitefolks on welfare too.)

I've met many latinos who are against illegal immigration and amnesty, btw.

 

[Aborell]

Latino voters are supporting amnesty and opening up the borders, they will not show support for anyone who opposes that

how incredibly enlightened

 

[maiki]

I think it depends of what sort of latinos you are talking about. Many latinos would LOVE it if legal immigration laws were less expensive, bureaucratic, and streamlined, and illegal immigrants stopped cutting in line of legal immigration. And the MSM loves using the euphemism "immigration" for illegal immigration.

However, many latinos come from illegal immigrant families, and are against many of RP's stances. it depends a lot on the background.

But that is just my opinion (non-mexican hispanic). I think Mexican Hispanics have a differing viewpoint on the matter.

 

[Erazmus]

Yup.

Selena was born in Lake Jackon, Brazoria County, Texas in Jan 1971.

Dr Paul was the only OB/GYN in the county at that time.

My mom lives in Brazoria County too.

I don't doubt what you are saying, but do we have a link or a source to cite this? I'd hate to go around saying this and find out that even though he was the OB/GYN in the county at the time of her birth, that he still wasn't the one who gave the delivery. The people I talk to would immediately ask me to validate this claim.

Thanks in advance. This would be really cool to validate as my wife is Mexican.

 

[specsaregood]

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[mdh]

Latino voters are supporting amnesty and opening up the borders, they will not show support for anyone who opposes that

I call bullshit on this statement. There are a vocal minority of hispanics who support amnesty; many of whom cannot legally vote.

 

[MGS]

I call bullshit on this statement. There are a vocal minority of hispanics who support amnesty; many of whom cannot legally vote.

Yeah id imagine if i had gone through all the legal trouble to be a legitimate citizen of this country, id be pretty upset for people trying to get a free ride in.

 

[mdh]

Yeah id imagine if i had gone through all the legal trouble to be a legitimate citizen of this country, id be pretty upset for people trying to get a free ride in.

Not to mention the fact the Puerto Rico is a part of the US, and everyone there is both legal and hispanic. Not to mention the fact that there're plenty of of legal immigrants from South and Central America, Cuba, etc who are opposed to illegal border jumping. All of the legal Mexican immigrants who work hard ever day.
Blech. I hate racists who make rash generalizations like that.

 

[ThePieSwindler]

he needs a black man endorsing him.

Walter Williams? Terry Anderson seems to respect him for his views on immigration. Not sure as much about Larry Elder.

 

[mdh]

he needs a black man endorsing him.

Seriously, racism is collectivism, half of this thread is disgusting and retarded.

 

[angrydragon]

I thought Walter Williams already endorsed Ron.

 

[Lord Xar]

Latino voters are supporting amnesty and opening up the borders, they will not show support for anyone who opposes that

You would think so, but there are a TON of hispanics that are against the Shamnesty, you just never hear about them.Why? Well, the La Raza's (racists), and other hispanic groups want the power (votes, population, money) that will come with the Shamnesty, so they will work against what other hispanics want because they know there will be NO backlash against them from their 'so called constituents'. Its a complete benefit for them with no loss.

 

[foraneagle2]

he needs a black man endorsing him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKKik8DVOsM