Latino leaders swirl around idea of ' Tequila Party '

[Tx4obama]

Latino leaders in Nevada and nationwide are quietly debating whether to sever their traditional Democratic ties and form an independent grass-roots political group.

The idea, born of frustration over the party’s inaction on immigration reform and fears that as a voting bloc they’re a political afterthought, Latino leaders have discussed the idea among themselves locally and in conference calls with colleagues across the country.

The unlikely model for the movement they would like to launch is the Tea Party — not in substance, of course, but in its grass-roots organizational style. Acknowledging the source of their inspiration, Latino leaders have dubbed the proposed movement the “Tequila Party.”

Full article here: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/nov/28/leaders-swirl-around-idea-tequila-party/

[SharonAnn]

1. They will need to get major funding from Koch brothers to do this.

And also from other big right-wing, corporate organizations.

That is, if they want to organize using the Tea Party's "grass-roots" model.

[EFerrari]

2. The real forerunner is the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_Freedom_Democratic_Party

And I'd take with a pillar of salt anyone who says the tea klanners are a model for anything.

[Initech]

3. Having many different types of political views are good for governments.

It's the way things are done in Europe - most governments there are run by something like 30 - 40 different political parties representing a wide variety of viewpoints. Here - all we have is the left, the right, the religious right, and the extreme right. I support this. Having more political parties is a good thing.

(And yes - before people say I'm hypocritical - to a certain extent, I like what the tea party is doing - but I absolutely despise the message they're sending.)

[Toucano]

4. Tequila? Not good symbolism, that one. n/t

[UTUSN]

5. (the UnRec is mine), Fine, so vote Rethug and see what THAT will GET-cha!1 n/t

[Tx4obama]

6. I see nothing in the article about them voting republican. It says....

Quote:
The organization could operate as an affiliate of the Democratic Party or as an independent movement....

[EFerrari]

8. This is one of those "Democrats losing Latinos" articles.

Which will not happen although, a movement to push for reform well may.

If only Hugo were here!

[FrancisTreptoe]

7. Great.

I am all for a multiple party system. More power to them, i hope it works out.

[applegrove]

9. I bet the GOP and their ilk fund such a group. Just like the green party.