LaRaza Deputy: "O’Malley has stronger immig. position among Dems b/c it’s not just words. It’s deeds
Matt Sheaff ?@MattSheaff
"O’Malley has a stronger position among Democrats b/c it’s not just words. It’s deeds" - Clarissa Martinez of La Raza http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/martin-omalley-counters-hillary-clinton-im-not-new-to-immigration-reform-118599.html …
O’Malley’s doing a good deal of Hispanic outreach early in his campaign. Since his announcement last Saturday in Baltimore, the former governor conducted one of his first interviews with Univision and his appearance with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wednesday was one of his first public engagements as a candidate. He has also hired Gabriela Domenzain, a sought-after operative and former director of Hispanic media for President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign.
O’Malley’s also pointing to his tenure as Maryland governor from 2007 through early 2015, during which Maryland passed the DREAM Act, which granted in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, as well as a law to provide driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. His team also touts a big increase in contracts for Hispanic small businesses in Maryland.
In the afternoon Q&A on Wednesday, O’Malley pledged to scale down deportations and take more executive actions. When asked about foreign policy, he immediately began speaking about outreach to Latin America and the border crisis this summer.
“You definitely see a day-and-night contrast with Gov. O’Malley and Secretary Clinton … Hillary Clinton has a dismal record on the issue,” said Cesar Vargas, co-director of the DREAM Action Coalition. “It’s nice the Hillary is actually saying great words, but we’re not going to fall for it.”
Added Clarissa Martinez, deputy vice president at National Council of La Raza: “In O’Malley’s case, his immigration record is not something that has taken shape as a result of his wanting to run for president … O’Malley has a stronger position among the Democrats. Because it’s not just words. It’s deeds.”
read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/martin-omalley-counters-hillary-clinton-im-not-new-to-immigration-reform-118599.html
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John Shinkle
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I think the more people will see what a terrific candidate he is.. 
