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The Republican presidential primary race unofficially kicks off

Impremedia — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:01:00 +0000

The 2016 Republican presidential primary race unofficially kicked off this weekend with about a dozen potential candidates taking the stage at two GOP star-powered events. The first event was the Iowa Freedom summit, which was held all day Saturday. It was co-hosted by Citizens United and immigration hardliner Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa). The second event dubbed the American Recovery Policy Forum took place Sunday night in California. It was sponsored by Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce, a conservative group that has ties with billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch. The event by the Koch brothers was closed off to the public but members of the media were able to watch it through a live stream video. SEE ALSO: Sen. Ernst promises Republicans will focus on Americans concerns Both events gave a glimpse of how the GOP presidential primary run will look like. They gathered a long list of potential Republican presidential hopefuls who made their case to an audience of influential voters, many of them with deep pockets. Two big names missing at both events were 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. The two likely Republican presidential candidates were invited to the Iowa Freedom Summit but didnt attend. Only Bush was invited to the event organized by the Koch brothers, according to The Wall Street Journal. Iowa Freedom Summit At the Iowa summit, which ended after nine straight hours of speeches by nearly a dozen potential 2016 contenders, King seemed optimistic that the next president spoke at the summit. Do you believe that the next president of the United States is going to be speaking from this stage to you today? King said, as the crowd responded with applause. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker were the clear favorites as both won over the crowd with their speeches. SEE ALSO: The Lone Hispanic Ultra Conservative Ted Cruz Cruz talked about his plan to reignite the miracle of America. He also distinguished himself as someone who has proven to fight for, not just talk about, conservative values. Walker also cast himself as a conservative who has proven to fight for conservative values. He talked about the death threats he received as he pushed for legislation to roll back collective bargaining rights for public employees. Some of the other potential 2016 contenders who attended the Iowa summit included former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Immigration was one of the hot topics discussed at the Iowa Freedom Summit. The speakers talked about strengthening border security and prioritizing American workers over undocumented workers. In his opening address, King said Dreamers come from another planet. He misspoke at first, saying: Were a great people. We have a vitality thats unequaled on the planet. We come from every possible planet, uh, every possible continent. Kings comments prompted laughter from the audience. Then, after a short pause, he referenced a group of Dreamers who were outside protesting the event. Theyre across the street, those people that come from the other planet, he said, inciting more laughs and applause from the crowd. SEE ALSO: Steve King criticizes Obama for inviting a deportable to SOTU Later in the day, a group of Dreamers interrupted Perrys speech as they held up signs that read, Deportable? They were referring to a comment King made last week about Ana Zamora, an undocumented college student who was invited to sit with First Lady Michelle Obama at last weeks State of the Union address. Moments later, another Dreamer interrupted Christies speech. A total of 13 Dreamers were escorted out of the summit and two were arrested, according to the Dream Action Coalition, which organized the protest. American Recovery Policy Forum The American Recovery Policy Forum organized by a group aligned with the Koch brothers gathered a smaller number of potential Republican presidential candidates. Cruz was the only possible GOP presidential candidate who attended both the Iowa summit and Koch brothers event, which was held at a luxury resort near Palm Springs. Joining Cruz at the Koch brothers event were Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, both of whom were invited to the Iowa Summit but didnt attend. The three Republicans faced off during a 90-minute forum that some say gave an early glimpse of the coming Republican presidential primary debates. During the forum, ABC News Jonathan Karl asked them several domestic policy questions, including whether they think there should be a federal minimum wage. Rubio said it wouldnt be practical to repeal the federal minimum wage, while Cruz and Paul didnt give a clear yes or no answer. SEE ALSO: A Marco Rubio 2016 presidential run appears closer to reality On foreign policy issues, the three likely presidential candidates were asked questions about the United States moving to restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba. Rubio and Cruz, both sons of Cuban immigrants, said they opposed the steps President Barack Obama announced in December to end an outdated approach on Cuba. Meanwhile, Paul reiterated his support for presidents move to normalize relations with Cuba, saying a policy of isolationism toward Cuba hasnt worked. Weve tried an embargo for 50 years. It hasnt worked, Paul said, according to Politico. Rubio disagreed, saying that normalizing ties with Cuba wont result in more economic freedom or democracy in Cuba. Instead, he said it would result in billions more for the Castro regime, according to The Hill.

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Dreamers interrupt Rick Perry, Chris Christie at Iowa summit

Impremedia — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 09:01:00 +0000

A group of Dreamers interrupted two Republicans eyeing a presidential run while they spoke Saturday at the Iowa Freedom Summit, an event hosted by immigration hardliner Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) in Des Moines, Iowa. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry was the first one to get interrupted at the event that included a lineup of several GOP presidential hopefuls. If Washington refuses to secure the border, Texas will. This problem has dragged on long enough, Perry said right before a half-dozen Dreamers interrupted him, according to The Dallas Morning News. Perrys comments triggered the group of Dreamers to stand up from the balcony and hold up sings that read Deportable? They were referring to a comment King made last week about Ana Zamora, an undocumented college student from Dallas who was invited to sit with First Lady Michelle Obama at the State of the Union address last Tuesday night. SEE ALSO: Steve King criticizes Obama for inviting a deportable to SOTU A total of 13 Dreamers were escorted out of the summit and two were arrested, according to the Dream Action Coalition. The Dreamers arrested were later released. Marco Malagon, a Dreamer from Texas and the co-founder of the Texas Dream Team, was one of the two Dreamers who were arrested. He shouted to Perry: Governor, do you stand with King, or do you stand with us and our families? Do you think Im deportable? The Dallas Morning News reported that Perry ignored the Dreamers and kept speaking. And after his speech, he embraced King. Cesar Vargas, a Dreamer from New York and the co-director of the Dream Action Coalition, was the other Dreamer arrested after he interrupted New Jersey Gov. Chris Christies speech. “Immigration continues to be a central issue for GOP hopefuls who have their eyes on the White House, Vargas said in a statement. Events like the Freedom Summit further illustrate how out of touch the Republican Party is with the growing Latino and immigrant population in the United States. He added, Do they really want to deport me and my mother? This comes as Republicans push forward with their plan to do everything they can do roll back President Barack Obamas recent executive actions on immigration. Earlier this month, they voted to block funding for the presidents actions, which would shield up to 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation. SEE ALSO: GOP responses to State of the Union differ on immigration

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This Punishment is No Justice

Impremedia — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:11:04 +0000

Scott Panetti is a Texas resident who brutally murdered his in-laws. Neither his long history of schizophrenia nor a ruling in his favor by the U.S. Supreme Court seem enough to save him from death.Panetti had been hospitalized for his psychotic reactions 12 times in six institutions over 14 years between his diagnosis and the […]

The politics of fear

Impremedia — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:08:01 +0000

An emergency in the border with Mexico, like the arrival of minors, provides an opportunity to gain political brownie points by exploiting fear with absurd speculation that defies all logic.The threat is now the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and not long ago it was Ebola. In both cases, elected politicians attempted to […]

México desmiente al gobernador de Texas

Impremedia — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:08:34 +0000

Embajada de México asegura que no hay extremistas islámicos en el país vecino

Rick Perry: No immigration reform until the border is secure

Impremedia — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:08:00 +0000

Texas Gov. Rick Perry insisted on Thursday that all efforts to pass immigration reform in Congress should be put on hold until the border is secure. Defending…

Rick Perrys indictment might be the break Democrats need in Texas

Impremedia — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:08:00 +0000

Never say Rick Perry never did anything for Latinos in Texas. In fact, the controversial Republican governor now may have done for Hispanics in the…

Texas Gov. Rick Perry turned himself in to be fingerprinted

Impremedia — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:08:00 +0000

UPDATE: 8/19/14 – 6P.M. EST Governor Rick Perry turned himself in to be photographed and fingerprinted at the Travis County Courthouse, and by several media…

Gobernador de Texas acusado de abuso de poder

Impremedia — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:08:55 +0000

Rick Perry es el primer gobernador de Texas que puede ser procesado por la justicia desde hace más de 100 años

Brown’s example

Impremedia — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:07:02 +0000

Twenty years is nothing, so goes a song. However, when it comes to immigration in California, it is as different as night and day. We have gone from voters approving the hateful Proposition 187 to our state welcoming more Central American minors who recently crossed the border.Gov. Jerry Brown said he is ready for California […]

Editorial: La farsa de Rick Perry

La Opinión — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:07:59 +0000

El propósito del llamado a la Guardia Nacional es obtener respaldo ante la elección de 2016

Gov. Susana Martinez not sending National Guard troops to border

Impremedia — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:07:00 +0000

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez does not plan to send National Guard troops to the border to assist Border Patrol in their efforts to deal with…

Perry’s farce

Impremedia — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:07:02 +0000

Texas National Guard troops will be deployed along the border, following orders from Gov. Rick Perry. It is not clear what their function will be, beyond being part of Perry’s presidential candidacy strategy for 2016.According to Perry, the troops will protect citizens who are “under assault” because of the gradual arrival to the border of […]

Hispanas buscan los máximos cargos políticos en Texas

Impremedia — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 17:12:40 +0000

Competirán en las elecciones del 2014 por la gobernación y vicegobernación del estado

Los problemas más urgentes

Rodolfo Casparius — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 14:11:18 +0000

Hay distintas áreas que se deben de atender en un reforma migratoria

Greg Abbott se lanza para ser gobernador de Texas

Impremedia — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:07:47 +0000

El procurador general del estado anunció oficialmente el domingo su campaña para los comicios de 2014.

Ley de aborto de Texas es constitucional, afirma Perry

Impremedia — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:07:28 +0000

El gobernador de Texas, Rick Perry, dijo que la ley sobre el aborto que espera por su firma es constitucional

Gobernador Perry no buscará reelección en Texas

Impremedia — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:07:31 +0000

Perry reformó Texas, pero fracasó a nivel nacional. A pesar de ello, aumentan las especulaciones que el gobernador de Texas intente nuevamente lanzar su candidatura presidencial.

Gobernador de Texas anunciará sus planes políticos el lunes

Impremedia — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 17:07:17 +0000

El gobernador de Texas, Rick Perry, anunciará el próximo lunes 8 de julio en San Antonio su aspiración a una cuarta reelección o un nuevo intento para alcanzar la presidencia de Estados Unidos