2008 Presidential election: Richardson races to gain Hispanic recognition – Poll shows majority of Latinos unaware of governor’s heritage
Tagged: Bill Richardson, hispanic voters, Mexico, mexico cityPosted on: May 7th, 2007“If Bill Richardson’s mother had been an American banker and his father had been the son of a prominent Mexico City clan, things might be different. As it is, the native Spanish-speaking presidential candidate with an Anglo last name faces a challenge convincing Hispanic voters that he, too, is Hispanic.
“For all the Latinos here, I want you to know that I’m Latino, Richardson said in Spanish at a recent campaign stop in California, according to a report by New American Media, a coalition of ethnic media outlets. “I cant convince people with this last name.”
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