Top Hispanic Republican Wins Gubernatorial Election in Puerto Rico

Market Watch ^ | 11/04/2008

[cll]

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

The U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico voted today, in what early results show to be record numbers, to elect fiscal and social conservative Luis G. Fortuno as the next governor of Puerto Rico - making him the Island's first Republican governor since 1968.

Fortuno, Puerto Rico's current sole representative in the U.S. Congress, ran in a four-way gubernatorial race as president of the Island's pro-statehood New Progressive Party. His running-mate, Pedro R. Pierluisi, also won, becoming the Island's next representative to Congress.

Preliminary results show Fortuno has won solidly the gubernatorial election by the largest margin in more than 44 years. Popular Democratic Party candidate Anibal Acevedo Vila - Puerto Rico's current governor - running for re-election - conceded defeat at 7:12PM in Puerto Rico.

"This historic victory demonstrates that the people of Puerto Rico want change for progress, and I am fully committed to delivering it," said now Governor-Elect Fortuno. "I have a vision for a stronger, more economically sound and prosperous Puerto Rico, and I am confident that together we will re-energize the Island's economy. The people of Puerto Rico voted to re-instate good government, and my administration will deliver on our promise."

Throughout his campaign, Fortuno proposed a profound reform of the Island's government to transform it into a smaller and more agile facilitator of individuals' initiative that will result in spurring economic growth. The wave of change chosen by voters in Puerto Rico today bodes well for Puerto Rico's economy as it sends a clear message that the Island is once again open for business under Fortuno's leadership.

A rising star in the Republican Party, Luis Fortuno will continue to work with the GOP leadership to grow and strengthen the party.

[cll]

After eight years of liberal, big-government, high taxes and overall socialist hell, we've learned our lesson here in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. We hope it doesn't take as long for you guys in the rest of the United States to learn yours. It's not fun at all.

Let's keep the flame burning.

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[DiogenesLaertius]

We need people like him as the future of our party. Aggressive hispanic recruitment will be key to regaining our majority.

[cll]

I’m on board. The road to re-taking Congress in 2010 begins right here, today.

[babubabu]

more american than obama

[livius]

I agree. Hispanics are entrepreneurial, many of the Hispanic immigrants are fleeing socialism in their own countries, and they can be a great force for bringing energy back to the GOP.

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[fieldmarshaldj]

But the bad news is his annointed choice to succeed him in Congress is a rodent Progressive. WTF !?

[cll]

I don’t understand that either.

[SunkenCiv]

Have a good night.

[jwalsh07]

Way to go Luis!

[Impy]

I understand it, it’s called stupidity.