Mexico First?

National Review ^ | January 28, 2008 12:13 PM | Mark Krikorian

[ECM]

“I want the third generation, the seventh generation, I want them all to think ‘Mexico first.’ ” These are the words of Juan Hernandez, John McCain’s “Hispanic outreach director,” on Nightline June 7, 2001.

*snip*

Contrary to some of the more enthusiastic venting on the web, the problem is not that McCain has a Hispanic outreach director; while the government shouldn’t have anything to do with race or ethnicity, it’s perfectly natural for a political campaign to do outreach to any and every kind of voter. In fact, McCain’s “very close” friend, Hillary Clinton, last spring named Raul Yzaguirre to lead her Hispanic outreach effort. Naturally, Yzaguirre is a big supporter of amnesty and mass immigration — until he retired in 2004, he was president of the National Council of La Raza.

But even Yzaguirre has never been a foreign government official.

After Vicente Fox was elected in 2000, he named the U.S.-born dual citizen Hernandez (a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas) to head the newly created, cabinet-level Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad (making him, in effect, Fox’s “Hispanic outreach director”). Hernandez’s oath of office was presumably similar to the one taken by his boss:

I swear to follow and uphold the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States and the laws that emanate from it, and to perform the job of President of the Republic which the people have conferred upon me with loyalty and patriotism, in all actions looking after the good and prosperity of the Union; and if I do not fulfill these obligations, the Nation will demand them of me.

“Loyalty,” “patriotism” — it’s a good oath. For a Mexican. Not for an American.

[ECM]

Much more at the link...

[Vigilanteman]

Here are the Senators who voted against the Cornyn amendment , which would have established a permanent bar for gang members, terrorists, and other criminals looking to snag a shamnesty visa. Republicans underlined:

Never forget McCain not only pushed the amnesty bill, he refused to allow exclusions for the worst of the lot. And he unloaded his infamous temper on his mild-mannered senate colleague for having the audacity to introduce this amendment.

Apologies to any who feel I am spamming this message on campaign threads, but it is an important message on a key vote which needs to get out.

[Clemenza]

If you ever see a photo of this guy, or heard him talk, its amazing that folks take him seriously. He looks like the Burger King.

[polymuser]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1960791/posts

[JamesP81]

McCain is DOA for conservatives. I noticed on Fox News all the pundits confidently asserting that republicans would unite behind McCain if he got the nod just to keep the dems out. I think they smell of fear. They know that it what they’re saying isn’t true, and they’re engaging in the old media trick of telling the big lie, hoping enough people will buy it to produce the desired result.

[AuntB]

“. He looks like the Burger King.”

You’re right, he does! lol

“Viva McCain Fiestas” (YOU Can’t make this up!)

Dear Amigos, (Nov. 2007)

Saludos!! As you may have heard, we are organizing “Viva McCain Fiestas” all over the nation on Dec. 9th at 7:00-9:00p.m. ET to watch the Univision Republican Debate and support John McCain. (See flyer below.)

To “Host” a Fiesta simply:

1. Register (by sending me an email to jhernandez@mccain08hq.com letting me know names of those watching, email addresses and cities);

2. Watch the Univision TV Debate;

3. Have a computer on to Watch/Hear Senator McCain LIVE through our web site; and

4. Donate $25 through web page (not required but needed!!)

Over Thanksgiving I singlehandedly signed up 75 family members and friends to participate. Please send me MUCHOS and forward the flyer to all your amigos!

Gracias!
Juan Hernandez
Hispanic Outreach Director

You are cordially invited to attend
“Viva McCain Fiestas”

during the
Univisin TV Presidential Debate

Sunday, December 9, 2007

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST

To participate in the McCain Univision Debate Fiesta, please do the following:

1. Host or attend a “McCain Fiesta” at your home, church, local restaurant, community center, etc., tuning in to Univision’s Presidential Debate.
2. Sign up to join the nationwide effort to support Senator McCain - contact Juan Hernandez at jhernandez@McCain08hq.com; or Beth Sturgeon at bethsturgeon@austexdev.com.
3. Register your “McCain Fiesta” at http://fiestas.johnmccain.com.
4. Consider donating $25 or more to the campaign (Click on http://fiestas.johnmccain.com to donate.)

On Sunday, December 9, click on www.JohnMcCain.com. John McCain will join the “McCain Fiesta” in Miami and speak LIVE to those who are joining him via internet. Detailed information on timing and the Senator’s appearance will follow and be updated on the website periodically.

Please contact Juan Hernandez or Beth Sturgeon for more information:

Juan: jhernandez@mccain08hq.com and Beth: bethsturgeon@austexdev.com - phone: (512) 350-6110
********************************************************************************************

We sincerely ask for your consideration in helping to underwrite this nationwide initiative. No donation is required to participate in a debate party, although we ask you to consider giving $25 (Los Amigos). For a contribution of $100 or more, you support will be listed on the “Viva McCain Fiestas” website. Please email Beth at bethsturgeon@austexdev.com to let her know, at what level you are supporting the campaign (when you have sent in your donation) so she can post your support on the website!

These are the levels, at which we will list your contribution:

$2,300 Los Presidentes (receive campaign sweatshirt and signed book)

$1,000 Los Jefes (receive campaign sweatshirt and signed book)

$500 Los Hermanos (receive campaign sweatshirt)

$250 Los Primos (receive campaign sweatshirt)

$100 Los Compadres — $25 Los Amigos

Paid for by John McCain 2008. http://welcome-vote-2008.blogspot.com/2007/11/fiestas-mccain.html

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[rovenstinez]

A wise man, in ancient times once spoke these words. NO MAN CAN SERVE TWO MASTERS...probably could be translated to mean No one can really have loyalties to 2 nations, or to be loyal to 2 constitutions, you will end up loving one and hating another.

[mojito]

McShame knowingly hired a man whose first allegiance is not to the United States, but to a foreign state. He took an oath to serve the interest of that state. He continues to announce, during the presidential campaign of his employer, that his first loyalty is to Mexico.

This utterly disgraceful exhibition should have ended McShame’s presidential ambitions. That it has not speaks volumes about the sorry condition of American patriotism. The man will never get my vote. He should be impeached from his Senate seat. He is unqualified to serve in the office of the President.

[Checkers]

ping

[rockabyebaby]

I’m SHOCKED, SHOCKED I tell ya to find kerry, kennedy (my senators) AND mclame voted for this......sheesh, I’m SHOCKED!

[rockabyebaby]

Sheesh, s/b voted against...........that’s how SHOCKED I am, can’t even think straight!

[Bob]

If you ever see a photo of this guy, or heard him talk, its amazing that folks take him seriously. He looks like the Burger King.

I've seen him described as looking like the love child of Satan and the Burger King. I tend to agree. :=)

[neverdem]

BTTT!

[DesScorp]

Romney is now running well ahead of McCainiac nationally, thankfully.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

[Pelham]

“I’m beginning to wonder if many of our politicians are on the payroll of Carlos Slim ...”

The Coyote In Chief surely is.

[Cacique]

btt