Many Latinos are faithful Catholics. If the Cardinal were to say what sort of politician should be voted for, without even having to name names, a lot of the Latinos would vote for that politician. Even if only ten percent of the estimated 12 million amnestied illegals were to respond, although I think the number would be higher, that’s over a million concentrated votes.
In a body like Congress, a small band of united politicians can get a lot done if they are committed to sticking together.
Ain’t that a bit like getting blacks to vote for a Republican?
“If the Cardinal were to say what sort of politician should be voted for, without even having to name names, a lot of the Latinos would vote for that politician. Even if only ten percent of the estimated 12 million amnestied illegals were to respond, although I think the number would be higher, that’s over a million concentrated votes.”
The fact that Dems safely carry “Catolic” areas makes this terrifying; with few exceptions, the American Catholic hierarchy won’t direct voters to issues that are central to Church teaching (protecting the family, representing Catholic schools, etc.).
“Many Latinos are faithful Catholics.”
I doubt the Church leadership echoes that sentiment; I don’t see them supporting parishes financially. In my limited experience (here in North Ecuador, NJ), they are “Catholic” as long as their children receive Catholic educations at deep discounts (subsidized by the dwindling population of aging whites). Once the school closes or children graduate, they go back to being leftist deists...