The Clinton team, by releasing this lengthy list, is trying to enhance its appeal to the coveted Latino vote:
“With Hillary Clinton as president, Latinos know we will have a leader who understands our community and our needs,” said Andy Andujar. “Latinos are concerned about the availability of jobs, access to funding for our businesses and a plan for comprehensive immigration reform. Hillary Clinton has the experience and foresight to make significant changes in America and we will work tirelessly to ensure she is our next president.”
The list of Rhode Island Latinos endorsing Senator Hillary Clinton follows.
Rosi Alejo, Cranston
Maria Alvarado, Providence
Margarita Amparo, Providence
Nelson Amparo, Providence
Andy Andujar, Providence
Pastor Antonio Aquino, Providence
Julio Cesar Aragon, Providence
Bernardo Ardaya, Johnston
Ingrid C Ardaya, Johnston
Ingrid G Ardaya, Johnston
Kennedy Arias, Cranston
Julio "Julito" Aza, Providence
Arys Baptista, Providence
Dr. Antonio Barajas, Central Falls
Carolina Bernal, Johnston
Oddan Brito, Providence
Melida Brito, Providence
Marisol Camilo, Cranston
Jorge Cardenas, Providence
Doris Carvajal, Providence
Doris De Los Santos, Providence
Melba Depena, Providence
Councilwoman Eunice Delahoz, Central Falls
Rep. Grace Diaz, Providence
Nolda Estevez, Providence
Emilio Estevez, Providence
Nelson Garcia, Providence
Ward 9 Vice Chairperson Bienvenido Garcia, Providence
Marisol Garcia, Central Falls
Liza Gordon, Providence
Gloria Hincapie, Pawtucket
Sandra Lake, Providence
Ysa Luna, Providence
Josefina Luna, Providence
Belkiss Luna-Suazo, Providence
Yana Marcelino, Providence
Ramon "Chamo" Marte, Providence
Carlos Martinez, Providence
Gabriel Martinez, Providence
Patricia Martinez, Providence
Marta Martinez, Warwick
Sabina Matos, Providence
Sandra Mazo, Pawtucket
Milagros Medina, Providence
Alexis Mendez, Providence
Tony Mendez de Poder 1110, Providence
Carmen Mirabal, Central Falls
Eloy Andres Mora, Providence
Freddy Nunez, Providence
Jaime Peguero, Providence
Ramon Pegueso, Providence
Ramon Peralta Sr., Providence
Reynaldo Perez, Central Falls
Judith Perez, Cranston
Carolina Pichardo, Providence
Sen. Juan Pichardo, Providence
Juan Pinales, Providence
Vivian Ponte, Johnston
Maria Reyes, Providence
Freddy Rosario de Poder 1110, Providence
Maria Salavarrieta, Central Falls
Esmerelda San Andres, Cranston
Luca Sano, Providence
Franklin Solano, Central Falls
Antonio Suero "Papito Prenda", Providence
Councilman Luis Leon Tejada, Providence
Acelia Terrero, Cranston
Jesus Titin, Providence
Papo Toribio, Providence
Sara Vazquez, Providence
Fior Vina, Providence
In Rhode Island, we're seeing ongoing appeals to key blocs -- women, the elderly, Latinos, working class voters -- as Clinton and Obama vie for a win here on March 4.
The Hillary campaign today unveiled a new TV commercial, portraying her as a tough fighter for the middle class. You can view it here. The big guy is in town, too.
The Obama campaign today has Linc Chafee, Charles Fogarty, and Patrick Lynch doing a statewide tour of senior centers and meeting with local legislators. Latino supporters are also hosting a GOTV meeting on Providence's South Side. Earlier this week, the campaign passed a milestone, having attacted donations from more than one million people.
Yesterday, the Clinton team staged a "Women for Hillary" event, featuring former Maryland LG Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, LG Elizabeth Roberts, Teresa Paiva Weed, former Senate GOP leader Lila Sapinsley, and Suzanne Magaziner of Bristol. "Women for Obama" hosted a phonebank in Cranston, also yesterday. Team O has also released details on some additional house parties:
Thursday, February 28th
4:00 PM 119 West St, Woonsocket
7:00 PM 121 Washington St., Newport
Friday, February 29th
4:00 PM 23 Fort Ave, Cranston
6:00 PM Riverfront Lofts #301, Pawtucket
7:00 PM 188 President Ave, Providence
Saturday, March 1st
3:00 PM 35 Orchard Ave, Providence
4:00 PM 7 Henry Dr., Barrington
5:00 PM 18 Prospect Street, East Greenwich
5:30 PM 88 Columbia Ave, Cranston
6:30 PM 250 Westminster St, Providence
Sunday, March 2nd
4:00 PM 11 William Reynolds Farm Rd, Richmond
4:00 PM 82 East Killingly Road, Scituate
4:30 PM 8 Tamarack Dr., East Greenwich
6:00 PM 135 Abbott St., Providence