WASHINGTON - Five Hispanic politicians explain what it means to them to be Democratic leaders in two new television commercials launched in four states Tuesday by a group of centrist Democrats.
The message: under Democrats, Hispanics will "have a better life."
The New Democrat Network's latest wave of Spanish-language TV ads will run on local stations in 10 media markets in New Mexico, Arizona, Florida and Nevada.
The new commercials, a 30-second spot and a 60-second spot, feature testimonials by Rep. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, Rep. Loretta Sanchez of California, Raul Martinez, mayor of Hialeah, Fla., Adolfo Carrion, county executive of the Bronx borough in New York City, and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson.
Richardson says in the longer version: "As a Democrat, my priority has always been to help our community so that all Hispanics can have a better life."
Martinez adds: "I support our public schools, for they are the vehicle for our children to obtain a good education."
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