GOP poll: Estrada opposition could cost Dems

The Hill ^ | 4/5/03 | Sarita Chourey

[1Old Pro]

The Dems have given us this delightful issue (PRO-HISPANIC VS. ANTI-HISPANIC) on a silver platter. To take advantage of this politically and to do the right thing for Estrada the GOP must stand firm and not back down. Force cloture votes once a week. They must frame this in the press on a daily baisi as Dems being against Hispanics.

[syriacus]

The title of the article says the Democrats are in trouble over the Estrada confirmation, but the largest chunk of the article talks about criticisms that the Hispanics have of the Republicans.

Maybe the problem is that the author has strayed from her usual beat.

Sarita Mary Chourey

Capitol campus
Policy beat: Arts and education

Sarita Chourey was an intern at The Hill before joining the staff as an editorial assistant. She graduated from Indiana University in 2001 with a B.A. in print journalism and a concentration in violin performance.

[Coop]

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, compared the Hispanic Caucus to a “lioness eating its cub.”

LOL! Go, Orrin!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I think the Gipper said Hispanics are Republican. They just don't know it yet.

[Miss Marple]

The Hispanic community, however, is paying a LOT of attention.

[Cyber Liberty]

“LULAC came out fairly early in support of Mr. Estrada,” said Rep. Charlie Gonzalez (D-Texas). “We respect that, but we disagree. The problem is that LULAC has allowed itself to be used to legitimize the illegitimate.”

I see. Translation: "We screwed up. We forgot to check in with McCauliff before we said we liked the guy."

[MamaLucci]

Force cloture votes once a week.

Yep. All the way to the Nov.2004 elections, and beyond, if necessary.
The dems are just begging the GOP to "shut the senate down"....
ain't gonna happen.
Homey don't play that game anymore.

[Mister Baredog]

all-Democratic Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Please note that there are many Republican Hispanics in the Congress but I guess they too aren't allowed in the caucus because they aren't HISPANIC enough

[TLBSHOW]

The rats would be closing down the senate and that is what they fear, a backlash from that.

[dyed_in_the_wool]

My letter to my Senators:

Senator,

I have to say I am deeply disappointed by the racist tactics being employed by filibustering Miguel Estrada's nomination.
Even though he is Hispanic, Mr. Estrada is more than qualified to hold a high seat in the this nation's courts.
What is the reason for the stalling?
Sen. Schumer had at least two instances to question Mr. Estrada and failed both times to provide questions and now he's asking for material that no other nominee or Senator from New York has ever been required to provide.
Your continued racial policies are disgusting.
Please reconsider this ill-conceived racist filibuster.
Regards,

DITW

[Onelifetogive]

He added, “LULAC needs to look carefully and deeply as to whether or not they’re being used as tools. We’ve worked with them, of course. I can’t believe they’ve allowed themselves to be aligned with certain organizations.”

Typical Dimocrap attitude! Right or wrong is not a consideration. The only thing that matters is who you are aligned with. If the Republicans want something, Dims must oppose it. Good for the country ot not?? Doesn't matter!!!

[Howlin]

“LULAC needs to look carefully and deeply as to whether or not they’re being used as tools..."

I guess he doesn't think THEY are tools, right?

[MamaLucci]

Yeah, and clinton shut the government down....and the media helped the rats get by with blaming the GOP for it.
Been there, done that. As long as they stay united and make it clear that they won't give up until Estrada gets an up or down vote, the pubbies CAN win this without closing down all senate business. So far I think they are playing it just about right.

[SunStar]

“LULAC came out fairly early in support of Mr. Estrada,” said Rep. Charlie Gonzalez (D-Texas). “We respect that, but we disagree. The problem is that LULAC has allowed itself to be used to legitimize the illegitimate.”

He's only a "latino" if the Democrats say so. Otherwise, he's an "uncle miguel".

[justshe]

~~~The dems are just begging the GOP to "shut the senate down"....ain't gonna happen.
Homey don't play that game anymore.~~~

Exactly. One of the effects of a premature 24/7 would be the vulnerability to charges of NOT doing other business, in effect, shutting down the Senate. We're playing this exactly right, imo. And we are keeping ALL of our options open while not tipping our hand prematurely.

[TLBSHOW]

You will come up with any and all excusses for this won't you? The republicans will never get him in with this new way!

24 7 is the way

[citizen]

My guess is the WH/Pubbies are quite content to allow the Dims to block Estrada for quite some time, eventually this should sway a sizeable number of Hispanic/minority/undecideds to lean more in the conservative direction.

At least that's my hope.

Now if we could just get Pres. Bush to seal the borders.....

[CyberAnt]

Sounds like McAwful has been making phone calls to Hispanic organizations and making promises - or threats!!