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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Should The Democratic Party Have A Latino On The Ticket In 2016? [View all]Hutzpa
(11,461 posts)44. I voted no for the simple fact that
ethnicity is not going to win elections, it is what that candidate believes in that's what wins election. Their policies of inclusion.
Asking question in this way reminds me of the republican saying that they should now start recruiting Latinos which is utter disregards of their needs and wants. It is another form of affirmative action.
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Should The Democratic Party Have A Latino On The Ticket In 2016? [View all]
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2012
OP
We should run the best candidate we have regardless of race ethnicity or gender.
Warren Stupidity
Nov 2012
#2
Yes, running candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, religion, etc.
Chan790
Nov 2012
#23
We should have the best candidate there is, regardless of what/who they are. n/t
Agschmid
Nov 2012
#7
I voted no because of the work "should". It makes me think we would do that for no other reason
brewens
Nov 2012
#9
We should run the best person regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation. nt
aaaaaa5a
Nov 2012
#13
Not just because he/she is Latino(a). We should have the two best qualified for the job of
LoisB
Nov 2012
#19
Presidential candidates should be picked by the 'Content of Character' not the 'color of skin'
Tx4obama
Nov 2012
#25
Due To Demographic Trends The Republican Party At The Presidential Level Is In Its Death Throes
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2012
#28
It should not be a priority, we should run who is best qualified to govern and best able to win.
Mr.Turnip
Nov 2012
#37
We should have two people on the ticket who uphold the values of the Democratic Party
hedgehog
Nov 2012
#41
Lets look at 2008 Primary to see how important "Self Identification" is for undecideds.
tevolit
Nov 2012
#48