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Friday, June 17, 2005
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Colorado Luis: "I think we need to consider the possibility that this so-called 'gaffe' was part of a very intentional political strategy for 2006, which I'll call the Pete Wilson strategy after the governor of California who won re-election in 1994 in a campaign that was viewed as virulently anti-Latino and anti-Asian-American. That campaign was based on the idea that if Wilson could pick up 60% of the white vote, he would win no matter what. He picked up 61% and won. If you don't believe me, check out Pat Buchanan's argument praising Wilson's 1994 strategy and arguing that future GOP victories in California and nationally depend on mobilizing the white vote on the issue of immigration."
Dani Newsum: "Beauprez, quick to get in the way of a matter in which he cannot possibly be of any (good) use, is sponsoring a bill that would cut off U.S. aid to any country that puts terms on extraditions that Beauprez doesn't like. Last year Mexico received about $72 million in aid from the U.S.; Mexico is also one of the U.S.' largest trading partners."
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
5:14:37 PM 
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Immigration will be an issue in the 2006 Governor's race, according to the Denver Post [June 17, 2005, "Migrants a key issue for election"]. From the article, "Latinos - especially those from Mexico - make up one of the fastest growing groups in Colorado. Republicans and Democrats are stepping up efforts to recruit Latino voters."
Colorado Pols: "Today is the final day to submit questions for former Denver District Attorney and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Ritter."
MakesMeRalph: "Oh, he may not know it yet, but he's finished in Colorado politics." Ralph thinks the Bob Beauprez's gaff over "Mexican Time" and his vote on the Patriot Act this week is sounding the death knell for the congressman's gubernatorial plans.
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
6:02:09 AM
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Last update: 9/8/05; 10:54:20 PM.
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