[Amerigomag]

The word immigrant (inmigrado) never appeared in the letter. The letter never addressed immigration or immigrants. It addressed illegal, resident and non resident aliens. It was sent to newly registered voters with Hispanic surnames because of the high incidence of aliens, principally with Hispanic surnames, illegally voting in previous elections in the district.

The concept of immigrant was introduced into this situation by the MSM. It was not a mistake (substituting inmigado for emigrado). It was a calculated falsehood which was very effective. Even well intended conservatives are repeating the myth:

The letter, written in Spanish, warned: "You are advised that if your residence in this country is illegal or you are an immigrant, voting in a federal election is a crime that could result in jail time."

What was especially revealing was the reaction of the local Republican Party and the Republican governor who both publicly wounded Tan's campaign without first getting his side of the story or checking the facts. Their actions were simply unconscionable. I was embarrassed to be a registered Republican.

[seastay]

good analysis, unbelievable, it has to take 46 posts, after countless threads on this topic to finally unravel the truth as Amerigo mag says here;

"The concept of immigrant was introduced into this situation by the MSM. It was not a mistake (substituting inmigado for emigrado). It was a calculated falsehood which was very effective. Even well intended conservatives are repeating the myth"

[muawiyah]

Yes, the Orange County Republican Committee and Herr Schwarzenegger attacked Tan without first getting any facts.

That's usually a sign of raw racism at work, and it's not surprising at all.