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KLMNO POLITICS DIGEST CALIFORNIA Palin to voters: Don’t let up
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin urged Republicans at a rally in California on Satur- day to work 20-hour days over the next two weeks to take back the state—andthe country —for the “little guy.” “The momentum is with us, but now is not
the time to let up, now is not the time to celebrate—not quite yet,” she said in Orange County, a conservative stronghold in a state where Republicans hope to make gains this year. The event was the culmination of a three-
day promotional and political swing for Palin through California, a state where she gets mixed reviews. A recent Field Poll found that, although she
remains quite popularamongRepublicans, 58 percent of the state’s registered voters hold a negative viewof Palin. In addition, two-thirds of independent voters would be less inclined to support a candidate endorsed by her. The state’s twomost prominent Republican
candidates this year — gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman and Senate candidate Carly Fiorina — were absent from the rally, citing scheduling conflicts. At a campaign stop in Chico, Whitman said she appreciated Palin’s support, without embracing Palin’s views. Palin isn’t the only big-name politician to
visit California in the run-up to the election. Former president Bill Clinton spoke at rallies for gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown and Democratic U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez on Friday and will campaign in San Jose and Napa on Sunday. President Obama will visit Los Angeles this
week to support Brown and Sen. Barbara Boxer.
—Associated Press NEVADA
Angle defends TV ads U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle de-
fended a series of campaign advertisements that use images of sullen, dark-skinned men and a map ofMexico to blast the immigration record of her Democratic opponent, Senate Majority LeaderHarry M. Reid. The ads have been denounced by national pro-immigrant organizations as race-baiting attacks, but Angle was responding Friday to criticism from a different group: Hispanic high school students. “I think that you’re misinterpreting those commercials,” said Angle, a tea party favorite who has rallied for stricter border enforce- ment.
Angle told the students she was “not sure
that those areLatinos in thatcommercial”and appeared to suggest that the ad seeks to draw attention to the danger of potential terrorists entering the country from Canada. “What it is is a fence, and there are people
coming across that fence,” she said. “What we know is that our northern border is where the terrorists came through. That’s the most
STEPHANIE DOWELL/NORTHWEST INDIANA POST-TRIBUNE VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS
Supporters hoist up Anthony Copeland after he was namedmayor of East Chicago during a special caucus. FormermayorGeorge Pabey was convicted of federal corruption charges.
porous border that we have.We cannot allow terrorists, we cannot allow anyone to come across our border ifwedon’tknowwhy they’re coming. So we have to secure all of our borders, and that’s what that was about.” Rancho High School teacher Isaac Barron
said his students organized the meeting with Angle on Friday because they felt the ads stereotyped young Hispanics. Barron, a Dem- ocrat, said Angle’s explanation was met with incredulous stares. “Some of the kids, they couldn’t help but
chuckle at that,” he said. “To deny they are anti-Hispanic when those are the only people shown in her ads, it doesn’t add up.” Hispanics are an increasingly important
voting bloc in Nevada, where they make up roughly 25 percent of the population. More than 80 percent of the Silver State’sHispanics hail fromMexico. Reid is counting on the Hispanic vote to
secure his fifth term but has also tailored his message on immigration to the crowd he is addressing. To mainstream audiences, he has touted his votes to beef up border security. To Hispanic crowds, he has vowed to make the road to citizenship more inclusive. Angle’s campaign has released more than
five TV spots that accuse Reid of offering special breaks to illegal immigrants. The ads have drawn criticism from some immigration advocates worried that such messages encour- age discrimination againstHispanics. “Sharron has said several times before that
illegal immigration is not about race, it is about the rule of law in this country,” Angle campaign spokesman Jarrod Agen said in an e-mail. Agensaidoneof themostcriticizedimages,of
three stony-faced Hispanic men, was bought fromGetty Images.TheGetty captionnotes that the image is ofMexicanmeninMexico. —Associated Press
SUPREMECOURT
Alito may skip State of Union When Supreme Court justices enter the
House of Representatives in their black robes for the president’s next State of the Union address, SamuelA. Alito Jr. does not plan to be among them. Alito said in a speech last week that the
annual event has become very political and awkward for the justices, who he says are expected to sit “like the proverbial potted plant.” Of course, Alito did not remain impassive at
the most recent State of theUnion speech.He famously reacted to President Obama’s un- usual rebuke of the court for its decision in a campaign finance case by shaking his head and mouthing the words “not true.” The 60-year-old justice, an appointee of
President George W. Bush, was answering questions after a speech Wednesday at the Manhattan Institute in New York. The insti- tute provided an online video link to Alito’s talk and question-and-answer session. Justices aren’t supposed to react to state-
ments about policy or politics, but Alito told the audience that presidents “will fake you out.” The president will begin a sentence with an invocation of the country’s greatness, he said. If justices don’t jump up and applaud, “you look very unpatriotic,” he said. But, Alito continued, then the president may finish the thought by adding “because we’re conducting a surge in Iraq or because we’re enacting health care reform.” The better course, Alito said, is to follow the
example of more experienced justices such as Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and the recently retired John Paul Stevens. None has attended in several years. “So I doubt that I will be there in January,”
Alito said. —Associated Press
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010
Shop Macy’s and help support the
artisans of Haiti! Macy’s Metro Center Lower Level, First Floor Thursday, October 28 at 5:30pm
Have aHeart HeartofHaitiis Macy’s new, exclusive collection of beautiful products that are designed and handmade by skilled Haitian artisans. From intricate, hand-tooled metalwork mirrors and wall plaques to papier-mâché serving trays, each piece in the collection features vibrant colors and joyful patterns that express the Haitian spirit.
Meet the artist Sister Angela
Introduced to the art of quiltmaking in 2004, Sister Angela is now a leader of Peace Quilts in Cite Soleil – a women’s quilting cooperative. Macy’s invites you to meet her at this special reception. While you’re here, enjoy a live performance by Emeline Michael, the queen of
Haitian song, as she sings selections from her new CD, ReinedeCoeur.
Make adifference Your purchase of any item from TheHeart ofHaitienhances an artisan family’s nutrition, benefits education for its children and brings access to basic healthcare and dignity. A partnership with BRANDAID/Haiti and Fairwinds Trading. For more information, visit
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