The U.S. is NOT ready for an Hispanic president

Filed in archive Latin Issues on July 11, 2007

From The Latin Americanist:

A poll conducted earlier this month and published in newsweek showed that only 39% believe that the U.S. is ready for a Hispanic president. This stands in contrast to majorities of 59% and 58% who feel that the country would embrace an African-American or female president, respectably. However, over four of every five respondents said that they would vote for a Hispanic candidate if nominated by the political party they are inclined towards.

Well, my friend, I'm not surprised. The U.S. is not ready for a Hispanic president; it's not even ready for Hispanic citizens! So, people say they would vote for a Hispanic candidate if nominated by their political party. Is that so, hu? I don't believe it. There are too many people against immigrants (and too many racists who wouldn't vote for a black President, by the way) for that to be true. A female president? That's a BIG "maybe".

So many people want to get rid of immigrants by any means, and they want me to believe that four of every five voters would vote for a Hispanic president? I don't think so.

It's amazing how people lie about their beliefs and choices, just to present themselves as cool, progressive, politically correct persons.