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BBC: N.M. GOP leader says Hispanics ‘won’t vote for a black president’

Started by nmindependent · 9 months ago

A BBC reporter tooling through the state fair Thursday — the same day that Democrat Barack Obama was in New Mexico — was asking Hispanics their views on Barack Obama’s presidential bid. Reporter Jon Kelly talked first to a young graduate student who said he was go ... Continue reading »

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  • mongomoss

    9 months ago

    i think personal 'self interests' such as healthcare and the economy are more important to the voters of New Mexico than the coloe of the candidate's skin. Just my humble opinion
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  • chupacabra

    9 months ago

    As a latino voter, I take offense at C. de Baca's statement. I came here as a conquerer, and I won't vote for a white President.


    ... I'm kidding of course. What a moron. Nice knowing you Fernando, time to go now...
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  • chupacabra

    9 months ago

    Oh, and Fernando, watch Keith Olbermann's show on Monday, you'll be on it.
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  • new_mexican

    9 months ago

    Fernando C de Baca Is talking just like a Republican and he has the mindset of a Republican. There are no doubts that some undecided, Independents and even some Democrats who will not vote for Obama because he is Black, but and it is a big but, there are no more Latinos who are racist than any other group.

    I can't say that for the Republicans as a whole. I bet that there are more racists registered as Republicans than there are racists registered as Democrats. The Republicans court them. They may also court Latino racists too.
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  • susdefalla2005

    9 months ago

    As a Mexican American resident, I now understand why Northern NM Hispanics have had such poor leadership that they remain poor, badly educated, lacking adequate health care and isolated...and at the mercy of the nuclear industry (LANL) and the Santa Fe tourist-based economy. With leaders as ignorant, arrogant and
    clueless as F. de Baca, they are unlikely to progress. It's definitely time for a change of leaders!
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  • USA1

    9 months ago

    Sorry to commenting so late on this, but I am black, I have lived in New Mexico for 32 years and I have found my Hispanic brothers and sisters to be very kind and very open. Its a shame that people continue to be so stupid. I sure Fernando C. de Baca feels his remarks were taken out of context, but these types
    of remarks are usually a reflection of a person true feelings. You should have chose your words more carefully. Stand behind your comment, if that's how you feel after all its America.
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