Adriana Maestas: Why RNC’s Hispanic Outreach Gaffe Shouldn’t Be a Surprise

From POLITICS 365:

Why RNC’s Hispanic Outreach Gaffe Shouldn’t Be a Surprise

When Bettina Inclan, the RNC Hispanic Outreach director, recently made a splash in the news over GOP presumptive nominee Mitt Romney’s position on immigration, the press bubble went apoplectic.  ”As a candidate, to my understanding, he’s still deciding what his position on immigration is,” said Inclan.

The day proceeded to get worse for Inclan.

The RNC then attempted to take back the remarks, and Inclan sent out a tweet saying that she “misspoke” on the issue and then linked to Governor Romney’s campaign page on immigration.

But, given that Romney has been compared by his own campaign to an Etch A Sketch toy, should we be surprised that Inclan wasn’t completely clear on his immigration position?

Full story here.

Does Phile Paule for California Assembly support Mitt RomneyCare that laid foundation for Obamacare

We all know that the Tea Party became mobilized once ObamaCare was passed, so what we here at SOMOS REPUBLICANS would like to know is:

Does Phil Paule support Mitt RomneyCare?

We would like to know.

Phile Paule for California Assembly is lying about SOMOS REPUBLICANS and here is proof:

Recently the California Republican Phil Paule has been caught lying about SOMOS REPUBLICANS being a pro-amnesty organization. For the record, SOMOS REPUBLICANS has never advocated for amnesty — Ronald Reagan did that.  Unfortunately,  Phil Paule forgot about the Reagan amnesty and he ought to review American history again.

SOMOS REPUBLICANS is not pro-amnesty.  They have 12 steps to secure borders and legal immigration plan with the help of former Hispanic advisor to Ronald Reagan via Lionel Sosa.

See plan below:

12 Steps to Securing Our Borders and Legal Immigration

Why is securing our borders and legal immigration needed?

A healthy and legal immigration solution will secure our borders, create a safer North American Continent and promote a stronger relationship with our contiguous neighbors.  Enforcement-only initiatives promote a situation that emulates the failed days of Prohibition, which serves only to encourage the underground labor market.  Our government needs the additional tax revenues that new immigrants generate in order to sustain the burgeoning entitlement programs baby boomers require as they continue to retire.  By developing a reasonable legal immigration plan, we create a system where immigrants share American tax burdens as they continue to contribute millions of dollars into our tax coffers.  New immigrants sharing our tax burdens will help discourage our government from increasing taxes, because under the current system these entitlement programs will drain all federal revenues within 15 years.

Our 12 point plan addresses securing our borders, fixing the  immigration system, developing a process for legal immigrants to enter, demand for labor, the D.R.E.A.M Act, sustaining international trade relationships, and employer sanctions that will assuredly be implemented by the current Congress.

How to fix a broken immigration system.

12 Steps to Securing Our Borders and Legal Immigration

Immigration Reform Efforts Currently Being Led By DeeDee Garcia Blase, Lionel Sosa and Joe Penalosa

1.       BORDER SECURITY:  The preservation of our national security must be the paramount objective of the immigration policy of the United States.  At least 5,000 additional border patrol agents should be added on the border between the United States and Mexico and an additional 10,000 border patrol agents should be assigned to duty on the North border. In addition, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should work in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to take appropriate measures, including the addition of drug and bomb sniffing canine units that will deter drug activities.

2.       PROCESSING APPLICATION FEES:  The creation of a path to citizenship for undocumented persons should not increase the bureaucracy in Washington or add to the already heavy burdens on the American taxpayer.  All applications for legal status by undocumented immigrants should be processed as efficiently as possible and all expenses in connection with the processing of such applications, including background checks, should be borne by the applicant in the amount of $500.00

3.       OFFENSE FINE: There is no right that we Americans hold more dearly than the privilege of calling ourselves citizens of the United States.  We do not advocate amnesty, therefore, undocumented individuals should be required to pay a fine as a civil penalty (not to exceed $1,500 per person of $5,000 per family) for entering in the country illegally and after a background check clearance has been carried out.

4.       REGISTRATION: Upon enactment, undocumented persons must register with the DHS for background check, and wait until the border is certified as “secure” by DHS in order to trigger legalization. Persons should be given the opportunity to remain in the United States as residents with a temporary legal status

5.       REGULARIZATION PROCESS: Upon certification, undocumented immigrants who satisfy the requirements for temporary legal status with moral character and no criminal record will enter into a six year program before becoming citizens of the United States.  No participants in the program shall be entitled to receive any federal government assistance while they are in the program which will consist of three phases.

6.       PAYING BACK TAXES: Undocumented immigrants must apply for a Social Security Number from the IRS and pay any income taxes owed.  We recognize that undocumented immigrants contribute to the system by paying state and federal sales, use and excise taxes.

7.       ASSIMILATION AND MANDATORY ENGLISH EDUCATION: Undocumented immigrants who are qualified to enter the Regularization Process shall be required to take courses in English and Civics as a condition to obtain a certificate of completion for citizenship.  The hours of study should be twice the amount to what the Reagan Administration had proposed as part of immigration legislation championed by the President in the 1980s.

8.      D.R.E.A.M. ACT and H-1 Visas:   Republicans who support H-1 Visas may as well support the DREAM Act. Republicans are increasing their support for H-1 visas because corporate lobbyists wish to reduce bureaucratic government.  Since the DREAM Act covers both students and immigrants who want to enlist our military, then the Act should be a win-win solution for our Nation.

9.       FUTURE FLOW LOW SKILLED GUEST WORKER PROGRAM:  The adoption of a guest worker program would permit individuals registering with DHS to legally enter into the United States to work in states whose governors, or other legally authorized persons, certify that demand for labor cannot be satisfied by existing populations of legal residents will strengthen the economy.  The number of workers admitted to such a program would depend on the demand levels identified by the States, and can suspend the program in the event that the national unemployment rate exceeds certain levels.

10.   JOBS, ECONOMY & LABOR MARKET:  Immigrants Move In, Americans Move Up.  According to the CATO Institute, “Multiple causes lie behind the shrinking of the underclass in the past 15 years. The single biggest factor is probably economic growth. Despite the current recession, the U.S. economy enjoyed healthy growth during most of the period, lifting median household incomes and real compensation earned by U.S. workers, which ushered millions of families into the middle class and beyond. Welfare reform in the 1990s, and rising levels of education, may also be contributing factors. Another factor may be immigration itself. The arrival of low-skilled, foreign-born workers in the labor force increases the incentives for younger native-born Americans to stay in school and for older workers to upgrade their skills…..”

11.    TARGETING CIRCUMVENTING CRIMINALS (TCC) / E-VERIFICATION: Although cooperation between state and federal law enforcement officers is essential to the protection of our borders, Section 287(g) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) has not provided a proper framework for the establishment of cooperation between state and federal law enforcement officers, this despite the fact that the costs of the administration of the 287(g) program sky-rocketed from $5 million in 2006 to $55 million in 2010. According to a report by DHS, the 287(g) enactment does not require sufficient focus on the identification and deportation of that small percentage of undocumented immigrants guilty of violent criminal offenses.   The ineffectiveness of the 287(g) program has resulted in an epidemic of states seeking to usurp federal authority by taking immigration matters into their own hands and adopting misguided legislation, most notably in Arizona, that unfairly scapegoat immigrants.  We need to get smart and concentrate on training and supervision that will focus on circumventing criminals that wish to do us real harm. Congress should consider replacing most of 287(g) resources with a national E-verification program that will discourage future illegal immigration only “after” Congress passes a reasonable immigration solution where the Electronic employment eligibility verification would not immerse America’s workers and business in burdensome bureaucracy and avoid eroding the freedoms of the American citizen.

12.   (OPTIONAL) FREER TRADE RELATIONS FOR SAFER NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENT: The United States should continue honoring trade agreements, such as NAFTA, so that we do not undermine the stability of the economies and our relationships with our neighbors.

Conclusion

Despite what opponents to legal immigration say, benefits would include secured borders,  better military qualified readiness, furthered assimilation by immigrants that demonstrates their loyalty to America, shared tax burdens and increased revenues to the tax base for state, federal, and local governments, and our labor market needs will be maintained especially with the baby boomers retiring.

About Somos Republicans:

The Mission of Somos Republicans is to promote political education and information needed to make more informed political decisions. To inspire the Hispanic people to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their neighbors through collaborative political education, volunteer commitment and responsible participation in society. Our vision is to increase the Latino Republican voting block by 100% within two years. To increase voter registration, precinct committeemen recruitment, campaign volunteering, fundraising and events to reflect quality of future Latino leadership.

For subscription information, please write to Communications Department, Somos Republicans, PO Box 25293, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, call (480) 200-3748 or email info@somosrepublicans.com

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*Note:  Special thanks to Lionel Sosa (special supporter and distinguished member of SOMOS REPUBLICANS ) who helped in our plan and endorsed it.

Richard Mourdock would defend someone’s right to burn the American Flag — Lugar chose to protect it

Dear Patriots,

Protect the American Flag — vote for Senator Lugar in Indiana Open Primary elections.

National Defense PAC Blasts Mourdock for Opposing Flag   Burning Amendment

“Hoosiers should know Dick Lugar voted to defend our flag while Richard Mourdock would defend someone’s right to burn it”

The National Defense PAC today blasted Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock for his opposition to a constitutional amendment banning flag burning and urged Hoosiers to support Senator Dick Lugar in the upcoming primary election.

“The flag is a symbol of our democracy and millions of Americans have sacrificed their lives to defend it,” NATIONAL DEFENSE PAC Chairman, Rear Admiral [Ret.] James J. Carey said.  “Flag burning is obscene, painful and unpatriotic.  We are shocked to learn that Richard Mourdock opposed a constitutional amendment to ban flag burning, which he believed to be a form of freedom of speech.  Burning an American flag is conduct – not speech.  Hoosiers should know that Dick Lugar voted to defend our flag while Richard Mourdock would defend someone’s right to burn it.”

On June 22, 1990, the Bloomington Herald-Times reported on Mourdock’s opposition to the flag burning amendment.  “I tend to think I would probably be opposed to it,” Mourdock said.  ”How can we enforce freedom of speech and say we have freedom of speech except in one area?  I have a really hard time with that.”

Over his career, Senator Lugar cosponsored proposed constitutional amendments to prohibit flag burning nine times.  In 2006, Senator Lugar and Indiana Senator Evan Bayh both voted for S.J.Res. 12, a constitutional amendment to ban flag burning (Roll Call 189).  In 1999, Senator Lugar and Senator Bayh both voted for S.J.Res. 14 (Roll Call 48).  In 1990, Senator Lugar and Indiana Senator Dan Coats both voted for S.J.Res. 332 (Roll Call 128).  In 1989, both Senator Lugar and Indiana Senator Coats voted for S.J.Res. 180 (Roll Call 251).

Senator Lugar served as a U.S. Navy Intelligence Briefer for Chief of Naval Operations (Under Admiral Arleigh Burke) 1957 to 1960.  He has been a voice for consistent leadership in support of our military and national defense.

The National Defense Political Action Committee is dedicated to electing Military Veterans to the U.S. Congress who share our traditional American values of a Constitutionally limited, fiscally responsible government, ensuring a strong national defense, protecting the rights and interests of our Servicemembers, and fulfilling our historic commitment to our Veterans.

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Hoosier Indiana Tea Party member decides NOT to vote Richard Mourdock — Says Lugar is his guy

Form Senator Lugar’s campaign office:

INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2012) – Tea Party supporter Larry Wilson thought it may have been time for Sen. Dick Lugar to retire — until he heard Lugar speak at a recent event.

Now, Wilson is convinced he should stick with Lugar.

Second-guessing protests, supporting Lugar again

“Mr. Wilson, like other voters, are second-guessing their concerns and protests — and supporting Senator Lugar again,” says campaign manager Emily Krueger.

“Through 40,000 phone calls each day, Lugar volunteers are finding more and more Mourdock voters who realize what’s at stake, what America’s up against and what will be lost. They appreciate what Dick Lugar has done and can do for Indiana on jobs, the federal budget, energy, national security, agriculture and Hoosier values. So just in time, they’re switching back to Senator Lugar.”

“When I came in here today, I thought Dick was too old. He’s not even close to too old – as alert as he is and as sharp as he is,” Wilson says in a new Lugar campaign video out today.

Rejecting “CHANGE,” rewarding Lugar’s hard work

“They’re all saying, ‘It’s time for a change.’ That’s what people keep hearing on the media and from the candidates…. I think that was driven home in the last election and people are still saying it’s time for a change and the only way to change it is to change people,” Wilson says he once believed.

“So, when I came in here today, I was ready to change some people,” Wilson says. “But after hearing his answers to the questions… seeing him face-to-face… hearing about his 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule… He’s my guy.”

To view Lugar videos featuring Wilson, veterans, professional women, students and others supporting the senator’s re-election, visit www.DickLugar.com/videos.

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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Should Not Support Joe Donnelly for Senate Candidate in Indiana

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Should Not Support Joe Donnelly for Senate Candidate in Indiana because Joe Donnelly voted against children in December 2010.

SOMOS REPUBLICANS is outraged with the hypocrisy of the Indiana Senate Democratic Candidate who voted against our Latino youth via the DREAM ACT vote in 2010.   Joe Donnelly is playing political games with Latino people — a key swing vote in the State of Indiana!

Joe Donnelly’s voted against the DREAM Act in 2010, and in response to an e-mail I sent to him through the US Conference of Catholic Bishops on immigration reform ….

KPC News endorses Senator Lugar

From Lugar campaign office:

Lugar for the future

KPC News

Editorial

May 6, 2012

There are many reasons why Hoosier voters on Tuesday should renominate Dick Lugar as the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.

But chief among them is his potential for continued positive impact on our future.

Lugar’s consistent conservative voting record combined with statesmanship and proven leadership ability enable to have real influence. He doesn’t just talk the talk. He walks the walk.

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said it best in a recent interview with the Indianapolis Star. When asked why Daniels was supporting Lugar again for the Senate, Daniels said, “I make the argument that I’m not for this guy (Lugar) because of what he’s done; I’m for him because of what he can do.”

Daniels said in addressing the big problems the nation faces, “we’re going to need people who represent our point of view very effectively and can get the ear of other people. And I think (Lugar) is one such person – one of not too many.”

For television commercials, Daniels wrote these words himself about Lugar: “The way he votes, the way he lives, I can’t think of anyone so reflective of the thinking, principles, and ideals of our state…We’re lucky to have Dick Lugar and we need to keep him.”

Some angry voters say 35 years in Washington is enough and urge support for Lugar’s opponent, state Treasurer Richard Mourdock, who advocates confrontation over bipartisanship. But Hoosiers should be aware that Mourdock’s campaign has largely been bankrolled by well-funded interest groups based outside Indiana.

Many of Mourdock’s charges against Lugar don’t stand up under scrutiny. For instance, Mourdock calls Lugar “(President) Obama’s favorite Republican.” But Lugar consistently voted against Obama’s health-care reform efforts. Lugar opposed Obama’s stimulus legislation, the “cap and trade” climate bill, and efforts to raise taxes on small businesses and individuals. Lugar was particularly vocal on Obama’s decision to delay the Keystone XL Pipeline.

News media analysis of Lugar’s voting record since Obama took office shows Lugar voted in line with other Senate Republicans 90 percent of the time since the start of the current Congress and 82 percent of the time in the 111th Congress, which started with Obama’s presidency. The Citizens Against Government Waste call Lugar “friendly” to their efforts while the American Conservative Union gave Lugar a lifetime rating of 77 out of 100.

Lugar has been named an annual recipient of the National Federation of Independent Business’ “Guardian of Small Business” award since 1995. He has received the National Association of Manufacturers’ excellence award seven consecutive congresses. And he has achieved the highest Senate score awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in four consecutive years.

Our world is a safer place because of Lugar’s efforts, many of them behind the scenes. Unapologetically, he has worked with the other side of the aisle on international issues. His knowledge, experience and good judgment have made him highly effective. Lugar’s efforts with Democrat Sam Nunn, in the field of disarmament in the former Soviet Union have been monumental. Those efforts need his ongoing expertise.

We are proud to call Lugar our senator, and we endorse him for re-election.

Democrats could gain seat if Senator Lugar loses

From the Indiana Sen. Lugar Campaign office:

Stan Turley Endorses Bob Worsley for State Senate

We support Bob Worsley (the real conservative) over ousted former Senator Russell Pearce who had ties to  neo-nazi JT Ready (baby killer).

Stan Turley Endorses Bob Worsley for State Senate

Mesa Legend Cites Worsley’s Character

Mesa, Ariz. – Bob Worsley, Mesa businessman, SkyMall founder, and Republican candidate for the open state senate seat in district 25, received the endorsement of former Senate President and House Speaker Stan Turley.  Turley has been a Mesa resident for over 40 years and resides in district 25.

“It’s not often one finds a man with Bob Worsley’s character and success as an entrepreneur who is willing to go into public service,” said Turley. “I’m confident that he’ll serve district 25 well, and I give him my full support.”

Turley is one of the most respected elected officials in Arizona’s history.  He served in both chambers of the legislature from 1964 to 1986 and is one of a handful of individuals in state history to have served as both senate president and speaker of the house.

“I am honored to receive the support of Arizona legend Stan Turley,” said Worsley.  “Stan’s opinions on leadership and the need for integrity and decorum to return to the state capitol are invaluable.  I admire statesmen like Stan Turley as opposed to the politicians we most often see that run for public office.  His time-tested principles of how he led the House and Senate are especially noteworthy including advice to limit the number of bills that are introduced so as to limit government intrusion into our personal and business lives.”

More about Bob Worsley:

Bob Worsley is a conservative Republican businessman running to represent district 25 in the state senate. District 25 covers the heart of Mesa.  Worsley has been a Mesa resident for 32 years and has been married to his wife, Christi, for 35 years.  They have six children and 16 grandchildren.  At age 32, Worsley founded SkyMall, the in-flight magazine.

Worsley will use his business experience to find common sense solutions to the state’s problems, to strengthen our local economy and to create an environment that will lead to job creation.  He believes Mesa deserves a brighter future.  His priorities were recently highlighted in his second web video.

To learn more about Bob Worsley, visit www.BobWorsleyforSenate.com or www.facebook.com/BobWorsleyforSenate.

Members of Catholic Church canvas and phone bank for Dick Lugar in South Bend, Indiana

For more information on how to canvas and phone bank for Dick Lugar for Senate, please write info@somosrepublicans.com

Lugar is getting support from Latino college university students who attend Goshen, St. Mary’s, Indiana University, Notre Dame, Holy Cross and more.

Dick Lugar supports our children.

In addition to receiving support from Indianapolis metropolitan area and the northwestern part of Indiana, Sen. Lugar took time to visit students at Notre Dame elementary school.

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