At the Politico, Ben Smith has Sen. Barack Obama’s new Spanish-language ad for California and Arizona, which features Hispanic-friendly Sen. Ted Kennedy, Rep. Luis Gutierrez and a steaming helping of victimology.ÂÂ
Obama may be trying to convert Hispanic voters who have so far favored Sen. Hillary Clinton, or — recognizing that the Hispanic vote is sometimes undependable – Obama may be seeking to depress Hispanic turnout relative to black turnout.
(h/t Memeorandum.)
Well, he likes the idea of granting illegal immigrants drivers licenses. That’s pretty hispano-friendly.
A “get out the vote” drive in South Central could get reeeeal interesting. Bring your body armor.