Reid Ruffles Republican Feathers With Jab about Hispanics
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may have a fight on his hands to keep his seat in Nevada this election season, so it’s time to get scrappy, and that’s just what he did Tuesday, hitting out against his GOP opponents and weighing in about immigration in one rhetorical swoop. –KA
Wait, before you go…AP via Google News:
Speaking at an event promoting English language education, Reid on Tuesday took a swipe at Republicans in Washington, whom he blames for blocking legislation to overhaul the immigration system. The top Senate Democrat said the GOP’s record should dissuade Hispanic voters from supporting Republicans.
“I don’t know how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Republican, OK?” Reid said in a video posted online and circulated by Republicans. “Do I need to say more?”
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