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Loretta Sanchez: ‘We need a Latina in the U.S. Senate’
http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article55746055.htmlDemocratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez, campaigning Wednesday in Sacramento, again put aside conventional political subtleties and cut right to the point: “I think we need a Latina in the U.S. Senate.”
Sanchez, speaking at a candidate forum hosted by the Latino Journal, said she spoke Spanish when she met with leaders in Central and South America. Responding to a question from Ruben Barrales, a former deputy assistant to President George W. Bush, about strengthening business ties with Mexico, Sanchez said too few senators have an impetus to turn southward and build bridges, and are able to sit down and work on issues other than military aid.
“I can stand up as a congresswoman. Xavier (Becerra) can stand up. Lucille (Roybal-Allard) can stand up.” But when talking about Mexico, she said, a senator has more influence than a member of the House of Representatives....
“It’s no surprise that Kamala Harris’ opponents are resorting to negative political attacks,” Harris spokesman Nathan Click said Wednesday. “Every indicator – from endorsements to grass-roots enthusiasm to polling – shows her record winning victories for California families as a prosecutor and her results-oriented approach are resonating with Californians.”
Sanchez, speaking at a candidate forum hosted by the Latino Journal, said she spoke Spanish when she met with leaders in Central and South America. Responding to a question from Ruben Barrales, a former deputy assistant to President George W. Bush, about strengthening business ties with Mexico, Sanchez said too few senators have an impetus to turn southward and build bridges, and are able to sit down and work on issues other than military aid.
“I can stand up as a congresswoman. Xavier (Becerra) can stand up. Lucille (Roybal-Allard) can stand up.” But when talking about Mexico, she said, a senator has more influence than a member of the House of Representatives....
“It’s no surprise that Kamala Harris’ opponents are resorting to negative political attacks,” Harris spokesman Nathan Click said Wednesday. “Every indicator – from endorsements to grass-roots enthusiasm to polling – shows her record winning victories for California families as a prosecutor and her results-oriented approach are resonating with Californians.”
Well, sure, Loretta, but Sonia Sotomayor is busy being on the Supreme Court.
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