We've now had our first presidential debate in Spanish, with English subtitles, and the candidates fell all over themselves to prove their Latino credentials:
And the candidates were eager to connect their experiences with those of the Latino community.
Clinton noted that her campaign manager, Patti Solis Doyle, is a Latina, while Obama likened the work of labor activist Cesar Chavez to that of Martin Luther King Jr.
Former senator John Edwards (N.C.) bragged that the small town where he grew up, Robbins, N.C., "is now half Latino." And Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (Ohio) said Spanish should become a second national language, a stance that Dodd and Richardson would not adopt.
Richardson, the only Latino running for president, was the most explicit he has been in this campaign in discussing his Mexican American heritage and in identifying himself with Latino issues.
In the spirit of that debate, I would like to know which of the candidates will most address the white issues I care about; sorry, Barrack. I would like to know which candidate will be man enough for me; better luck next time, Hillary. I want a candidate comfortable with my economic circumstances; back in line, John! I have some ethnic challenges to be addressed; lo siento, Bill. I would like to know what somebody from this planet will do for the problems of this planet; aww, not you, Dennis.
