Politics on the Hudson

New York immigrants head to political conventions

Posted by: Liz Anderson - Posted in Democratic National Convention, immigration, political conventions, Republican National Convention on Aug 19, 2008

The New York Immigration Coalition announced a new project today called “Finding America: Dispatches on the New Immigrant Experience.” It’s a road trip to the Democratic and Republic national conventions that will highlight how immigration issues are handled throughout the United States.

The project’s participants will use laptop computers and video cameras at a minimum of six locations known for controversial or notable immigration policies. The trip begins in Long Island and the stops include Hazelton, Pa., New Haven and Trenton. The Democratic road trip will last from today until August 28 and you can see there blog here. The Republican convention
road trip has not yet been announced. Here is a link to the New York Immigration Coalition.
—via reporter Ernie Garcia

 

 

 

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One Response to “New York immigrants head to political conventions”

1. the consultant August 19th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

   Today the elitists who dominate the Democratic Party have embraced the “New Europe” and its world view. On virtually every issue- Iraq, taxes, abortion, global warming, energy, hostility to religion, suspicion of Israel, regulation, U.N. worship etc. etc.-difference are only of degree not kind.

   The fawning reception of Barack Obama in Europe illustrated this perverse harmony. Clearly Obama’s view of the future fits with Europe’s. They see him as the anti-Bush, their best bet ever to lash “rambunctious” America to the collectivist chariot of Europe’s “Brave New World”.

   While heir to Western Civilization, America has always stood apart in the degree of its faith, patriotism, individualism, opportunity, and vitality. Most basically the Presidential election will decide whether this American Exceptionalism will endure or not. The Democratic Party has already given its answer. In November, ordinary Americans will give theirs.

   William Moloney’s columns have appeared in the Wall St. Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, Washington Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Baltimore Sun.