Republican Hispanic Heritage Ad Makes No Mention Of Immigration

A group of eight House Republicans including several key leaders appeared in an ad celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, but the ad was noticeably missing a crucial component relevant to Hispanic heritage– immigration reform. During the minute-long ad posted on Monday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), and Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) appeared alongside other House GOP leaders to speak about how Hispanics contribute to culture, society, and the American economy.

The ad begins with Boehner, Cantor, and McCarthy introducing how the nation was built on the “foundations of hard work… and the desire for a brighter future.” Six other House Republicans, two of whom spoke in Spanish, chimed in to recognize Hispanic contributions and celebrate Hispanic ties to the community:

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Hispanic Republicans: Yes, we know. We're in denial.

Republicans still think that Hispanic voters would support them without the immigration issue. Until about 10 years ago that WAS true because it was the Hispanics who were in denial thinking Republicans were good religious folk who love Jesus and such. Even if Hispanics do believe in some of the same issues with Republicans, it won't do them any good if their brothers, mothers, sisters, and fathers are at risk of getting deported or are in legal limbo.