Apparently, despite the drubbing they took in November, Virginia Republicans STILL aren’t interested in the Latino vote. At least, they’re not interested in the Latino vote if it means they have to stop their demonization of human beings they so tactfully and compassionately call “illegals.” Instead, Republicans’ idea of a “dream” is more what we’d call a “nightmare,” at least if you’re not super rich, a big corporation, a polluter, etc.
P.S. The following statement is from the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus.
Republican Senators keep pushing a backward agenda that Virginia voters have repeatedly rejected
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Senate Republicans defeated the Virginia Dream Act, which would give young people with deferred action status in-state tuition at Virginia’s public colleges. The bill, SB 1090, was rejected by the Senate Education and Health Committee on a party-line vote of 8 to 7.
Senator Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) said, “I’m disappointed that Republicans rejected an opportunity to provide the most basic chance to promising young people to further their education and become valuable contributors to their communities and the Virginia economy.”
Senator A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) said, “I think it sends a very unfortunate message that Virginia isn’t ready for prime time yet when it comes to fair treatment of its children. I’m disappointed that it broke down along party lines, and I’m sad that the GOP hasn’t yet opened up its heart to all of our children.”
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