Hola, Obama

“Si se puede,” ( It can be done), a slogan used by Cesar Chavez, is now becoming known all over the nation as “Yes we can.” Senator Barack Obama is endorsing this slogan in his campaign. The chant was made famous by the Mexican American Labor movement, that strove to gain rights for Mexican American migrant workers. This movement led to the creation of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, on August 22, 1966, which later became the United Farm Workers of America. This cant reminds Latinos of strength, courage, overcoming injustice and of the will to never give up. Garnering the Latino vote is a great challenge for Senator Barack Obama. Like Cesar Chavez, Obama recognizes that it is time for change. However, identifying with today’s Latinos is going to take much more than singing the battle cry of the great civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez. The Bill Clinton administration’s track record with Latino nominations to political office will play a significant role in influencing the much coveted Latino vote. Although Sen. Obama addresses many issues and claims that “Yes, we can heal this nation,” It is my political opinion that a strong platform is built on the foundation of addressing the issues that are important to the American Voter. While immigration reform is a sensitive issue, rhetorical cries that tug at sentimental feelings of unfair government, do not present an unambiguous choice for the minority voter. In conclusion, perhaps we can all learn that the American Voter, is an educated voter.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-obama17feb17,0,3776094.story

Presidential Candidate Race Clock

As Super Tuesday approaches, the Presidential candidates continue to make themselves known, just in time for the primary and caucus elections. On February 5th 2008, both republican and democratic delegates, will be elected to represent the state, in which they are elected, at the National Convention. This day is significant because it gives insight to which presidential candidate the state will be supporting for the presidential election. With the win still up in the air, the results for Super Tuesday are very much anticipated. In the article titled "Presidential Candidates Race Clock," from the LA Times, readers will view where each presidential candidate has gone before the primary and caucus election. Each candidates makes one last effort to influence the people on why they should become President of the United States. I chose this article and this topic, because I had no idea that on Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras, this event was taking place. I was interested in finding out more on Super Tuesday, and so my search began.

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-campaign3feb03,0,5853541.story