Iowa Latino Newspaper Endorses Martin O'Malley for President
Today, one of the most widely read Spanish-language publications in Iowa, 'El Latino,' endorsed Governor Martin O'Malley for President of the United States calling him “the most pro-Latino and pro-immigrant candidate in the history of this country.”
Key Point: "Martin O’Malley is someone who has led with humane principles of inclusion. To the Latino community, he offers actions not words...As a candidate, he was the first one to put forward the boldest and most humane immigration plan in this race. He was also the first one to call for an end to the mindless deportations that are separating our community....
"He’s the only candidate in this race that has always, even during presidential debates, remembered our community. We know he can actually get things done, he’s been proving his commitment to our community for over 20 years. Martin O’Malley is the most pro-Latino and pro-immigrant candidate in the history of this country. He deserves our support and this publication proudly endorses him."
Read the full endorsement in Spanish and translated below:
El Latino: O’Malley, The Best Choice
Iowa Latino Newspaper Endorses Martin O’Malley for President
The Latino vote in Iowa continues to grow and this year it seems that it could even make a bigger impact than before. After taking a close look at all of the democratic candidates running for President of The United States, our publication has decided to endorse the former Governor of Maryland, Martin O’Malley, as the next President of The United States.
Martin O’Malley is someone who has led with humane principles of inclusion. To the Latino community, he offers actions not words. As Governor of Maryland, O’Malley passed the ‘DREAM Act,’ gave driver licenses to the undocumented, kicked ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) out of the State, raised the minimum wage, invested in Latino small businesses and made Maryland public schools the best in the nation five years in a row. In addition, during the Central American refugee crisis in 2014, O’Malley mobilized his State to welcome over 5,150 refugee children that needed a home.
As a candidate, he was the first one to put forward the boldest and most humane immigration plan in this race. He was also the first one to call for an end to the mindless deportations that are separating our community. He is committed to shutting down all immigration detention centers and he will continue to denounce the massive immigration raids that currently are happening across the country. He’s the only candidate in this race that has always, even during presidential debates, remember our community. We know he can actually get things done, he’s been proving his commitment to our community for over 20 years. Martin O’Malley is the most pro-Latino and pro-immigrant candidate in the history of this country. He deserves our support and this publication proudly endorses him.
