FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

LULAC Has Grave Concerns about Schwarzenegger

LULAC Questions Schwarzenegger's Ability to Represent Latinos and Women


WASHINGTON, DC - (Send2Press Newswire) - October 7, 2003 -- The League
of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is concerned about Arnold
Schwarzenegger's ability to represent all Californians.  More
specifically Schwarzenegger has recently made it apparent that he would
not make a good representative for Latinos and women in California.

"It is becoming increasing clear that Schwarzenegger does not have the
ability to lead California because he seems to lack concern for some of
the largest constituent groups in the state -- Latinos and women," said
LULAC National President Hector Flores.  "The fact that he sits on the
board of U.S. ENGLISH; hired Pete Wilson, the former governor who is
known for his anti-immigrant views; supported Proposition 187; and
opposes driver's licenses for immigrants exemplifies his lack of
commitment to Latinos and other immigrants.  Schwarzenegger is clearly
out of touch with Latinos which is call for much concern especially
because the Census Bureau's data show that Latinos make up about 32.4
percent of California s population,"  added Flores.

"Now to make matters worse we learn that Mr. Schwarzenegger has a
reputation of disrespecting women.  How can we possibly have him lead
our state?"  asked Vera Marquez, LULAC National Vice President for
Women.  "Schwarzenegger's actions stand in stark contrast to LULAC s
national platform to prevent the exploitation of women,"  added Marquez.

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the oldest and
largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States.  LULAC
advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political
influence, health, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through
community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils
nationwide.

	Media Contact: 
	Lorraine Quiroga 
	or Gabriela D. Lemus, Ph.D. 
	+1-202-833-6130 
  	carlos@ramoscordova.com 
   
 

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