Posts Tagged ‘Latina’

America Changed For The Better With Sotomayor Selection, Says Sen. Graham

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor could inspire young women, particularly young latinas, to enter a career in law. The Senator goes on to say that America changed for the better following her selection. (0:22)

 
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Sotomayor Admits “Wise Latina” Remarks Failed

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor touches upon her speech that included the “wise Latina” comment during her confirmation hearing Wednesday. She says it is clear from the attention her words have received, that her words failed. (0:13)

 
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Obama is winning in the ground war

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Political Science Professor Christine Sierra, of University of New Mexico talks about how [Senator] John McCain (R-Ariz) is making New Mexico’s voters, and specifically Latino voters, an aggressive part of his campaign. However, she says, the “Obama staff” [Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)] is being won in the ground war, because of how he is staffing his offices in New Mexico. (0:54)

 
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