Lionel Sosa Backs Gingrich
Atlanta, GA - Today, business leader
and activist Lionel Sosa announced his support for Newt Gingrich,
offering "10 Reasons Why Latinos Should Support Newt
Gingrich for President."
10
Reasons Why Latinos Should Support Newt Gingrich for President
By
Lionel Sosa
Newt
Gingrich believes in the American dream for everyone. He is the one
Republican candidate who talks consistently about the importance of
enacting policies that allow more Latinos to realize the American
dream. Gingrich is the one Republican candidate who is leading the way
for more Latinos to take positions of leadership in America and the
Republican Party.
Here are 10 reasons why Latinos should support Newt Gingrich for
president:
1. Latinos owe Obama nothing
Barack Obama promised to create more and better jobs for Latinos. He
promised to fix the economy, to increase educational opportunities for
our children and to solve the immigration quagmire. None of these
promises were kept, and Latinos are worse off than before. That’s why
Latino support for Obama has plummeted. Just because Obama is a
Democrat, doesn’t mean he deserves our blind loyalty.
2. Newt Gingrich shares our conservative values
Latinos believe in family, in God, in country and in life - so much so
that we protect it. We believe in good, honest, hard work. We don’t
believe in handouts, just an equal opportunity to prove ourselves. We
believe in patriotism and putting country before self. These values are
Newt's values and the ties that bind us.
3. Newt Gingrich knows the importance of the Latino community
50 million Latinos comprise 16% of our country’s population today. Half
of our country’s population growth in the next 20 years will be
generated by the growth in the Latino population. Latinos have become a
key driver of our nation’s future. While the other candidates seem
oblivious to this fact, Newt Gingrich has been working hard for many
years to include American Hispanics in the overall conversation for a
better America.
4. Newt Gingrich will fix the economy
When the economy sours, everything breaks down. People lose their jobs
and stop buying. When people quit buying, the people who make the
products they would have bought also lose their jobs. People without
jobs pay fewer taxes so the government has less money when the
unemployed need more help. So the government borrows more and goes into
deeper debt. It then pays more interest, leaving even fewer dollars to
help the unemployed. This domino effect must be stopped. Newt Gingrich
will focus on growing the economy by instilling confidence in America
and creating opportunity for those who generate jobs. He will grow the
small business sector by creating financing opportunities, cutting both
taxes and unnecessary regulations.
5. Newt Gingrich will create more jobs
Hispanic unemployment is 11.6% compared to the already high 9.1%
nationally. When Newt Gingrich fixes the economy, jobs - including
Latino jobs - will come back. Newt Gingrich is a steadfast supporter of
NAFTA, and CAFTA - measures that will help make America #1 in job
creation once again.
6. Newt Gingrich will make education a top priority
Our current system of education is failing all Americans, including
Latinos. America has gone from #1 to #9 in educational achievement and
is falling further behind. Newt Gingrich will reverse this trend by
preparing our children for successful careers and productive lives
starting at pre-K. He will inspire students, parents and their teachers
to set the highest expectations possible. He will reward educators'
best work.
7. Newt Gingrich will tackle immigration head on
For almost four years, Barack Obama has kept immigration on the back
burner, breaking his promise to address it in his first year in office.
Newt Gingrich will tackle the issue and fix it. His plan starts with
securing our borders and is based on a multi-step platform for issuance
of more work permits to create legal workers. It will also provide a
secure employment verification system and immediate deportation of
criminals. All this can be implemented while respecting the sanctity
and dignity of each human life.
8. Newt Gingrich has a record of Hispanic inclusion
In 2004 Newt Gingrich launched his first Spanish website
Newt.org/paralatinos. In 2009 he launched TheAmericano.com, the first
conservative bilingual website for American Hispanics. For the past
five years, he has been writing columns for Spanish newspapers and
holding roundtables with Latino leaders across the country. Newt
Gingrich has studied Spanish for over five years and is becoming an
accomplished Spanish speaker.
9. Newt Gingrich will keep us safe
Since 9/11, America has been on high alert. Our American men and women
in our military have done our country proud. Saddam Hussein and Osama
bin Laden are gone but the threat remains. Newt Gingrich will focus on
keeping our country safe and strong while refocusing military
priorities and spending only on the resources we truly need.
10. Newt Gingrich has the experience America needs
Barrack Obama’s inexperience in Washington has brought our government
to a virtual standstill. America needs a president who has fought and
won in the legislative arena and has the experience to lead. Past
mistakes have made Newt Gingrich wiser. He is known for his keen
intellect, effective leadership and bravery in the line of fire. He
cuts through complicated issues to the core of the problem and will not
let either political extreme dictate the future of our country.
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Contact:
R.C. Hammond
rch@newt.org
Sylvia Garcia
sgarcia@newt.org