Democrats call out the GOP on their lies to Hispanics.

[madfloridian]

I knew that the DNC had their ads out now, but georgia10 at Kos pulls it all together...translations, etc.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/4/19/21413/6093

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid foreshadowed the Democratic response with this statement:

I will fight back against this vicious smear in Nevada, but it will only stop if we show Republicans there is a price to pay for their lies. I'm not going to ask you to contribute to me, but to Democrats running for Senate around the country. We have a real shot at taking back the majority in November and that would be the best revenge.<...>

The Republicans should not pick this fight. I've been in more boxing rings then all of them combined. And when you throw a punch at me, you end up on the mat.

And the DNC weighs in on this.

And the DNC? Well, it has launched a series of Spanish-lanuages ads to counter the GOP lies. The ads will be aired nationally through Univision, including targetted markets in Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona. Here is the text:

That's immigration reform that matches American values: tough and smart.

Now Republicans are lying to us.

They control Congress and the White House, and in five years have done nothing. They've failed.

If they wanted comprehensive immigration reform and to protect our borders, they would have done it already.

But what Republicans and President Bush supported was a plan that would criminalize immigrants, families, doctors, and even churches just for giving communion.

Call Republican Senator Bill Frist at 202-224-3135 and tell him to allow a vote on immigration reform.

The DNC is also taking out similar ads in Spanish newspapers, as well as ads in Asian American, Irish, and Polish print media.

[madfloridian]

1. "Honor our Immigrants" The WP weighs in on this issue.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/18/AR2006041801768.html

"THE 60-SECOND spots, paid for by the Republican National Committee, are to air on Spanish-language radio stations this week in Phoenix and Tucson, Reno and Las Vegas. They attack Senate Democratic leader Harry M. Reid (Nev.) for blocking movement on the immigration bill and House Democrats for, they say, voting to treat immigrants " como criminales ." The English translation: "Reid's Democrat allies voted to treat millions of hardworking immigrants as felons, while President Bush and Republican leaders work for legislation that will protect our borders and honor our immigrants."

Spare us the "honor our immigrants" line. We've criticized Mr. Reid and other Senate Democrats for their role in blocking movement on the immigration bill. But House Republicans -- backed by President Bush -- are to blame for the mean-spirited, enforcement-only bill that they passed last year."

..."Sadly, Mr. Bush, instead of showing leadership, has joined in the finger-pointing, accusing Mr. Reid last week of "single-handedly thwarting the will of the American people" on immigration reform. If Mr. Bush wants to achieve results, rather than score points, this isn't the way. And if Republicans want to "honor our immigrants," they ought to defy those in their caucus who feel -- and vote -- otherwise."

[Zenlitened]

2. FINALLY! The "L" word. Republicans are LIARS.

Say it over and over and over again... and never apologize for tellin' it like it is.