As GOP Races On, Puerto Rico Could Be Battleground

KERA Texas ^ | 2/28/2012 | Tom Gjelten

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Rick Santorum will be interviewed on NotiUno 630 AM tomorrow at 5:30 PM EDT. www.notiuno.com

That time slot belongs to Enrique “Kike” Cruz’s talk show. He is a former American Airlines executive, conservative in some matters, but mostly a crony capitalist.

He has a wide audience. Remember that most Puerto Ricans are conservative on social issues, but center-left on economic issues. Kike Cruz panders to that audience.

[duffee]

“Romney is a leftist and he will govern as a leftist if he wins.”

I am really concerned about his numerous endorsements from “Conservative” Republicans. It now appears some of them may have been blinded by the money.

[SilvieWaldorfMD]

Excellent! Will tune in over the Internet.

(Aunque a esa misma hora el programa de Papi está tambien en la radio, pero el programa de Kike tendrá más audiencia!)

[Vigilanteman]

The main issues in Puerto Rico are statehood vs. status quo?

Something like this?

Statehood-- we get two liberal senators and five or so Democrat voting house members to help vote us free stuff from the government honey pot. But then we have to help pay for it.

Status quo-- we're already getting free milk without the expense of owning a cow.

Tough decision, eh?

[Vigilanteman]

They also see him as someone who can attract Hispanic voters to the party, and Fortuño makes regular appearances at Hispanic events around the US.

"We share the same values, more often than not," Fortuño says. "Whether it's Cubans, Mexicans, Guatemalans, or Venezuelans, we're all proud of what the other is doing, and [we know] what are each other's concerns, and we work as a team."

For some strange reason, Americans are not mentioned as part of his team. Why do you suppose that is?

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Mitt Romney, has actually taken the toughest stance on immigration during the campaign, and Fortuño agreed to endorse him only after discussing his immigration views with him. "I raised the issue," Fortuño says. "I am convinced that he will eventually put out an immigration policy that will be more in line with what a lot of other Republicans have been putting out, a more comprehensive approach."

For real? You mean Mitt, who's been acting like a tough guy on Immigration is going to change his policy after he gets the nomination? Imaging that!!!

[no dems]

Rick Santorum left for Puerto Rico last night after he made his victory speech. He went straight to the Airport.

[no dems]

Rick Santorum left for Puerto Rico last night after he made his victory speech. He went straight to the Airport.

[no dems]

How is it looking for Rick Santorum in PR?

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It looks like he has the evangelical vote locked up. It’s a toss up between him and Romney.

[SilvieWaldorfMD]

Do we know where Rick and Mitt are in relation to Puerto Rico’s status issue? I know that Newt is pro-statehood.

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They’re both pro-statehood with the chicken caveat: when and if we on the island agree to it.