There are so many new lows to be had in this interview, I don't quite know where to start.
The interview is in two parts, and the relevant quote is at the beginning of "Parte II". The entire quote is this:
Latino voters, the president said, would have an opportunity to send a message to Republicans, who Obama accused of "politicizing" immigration reform and the border security debate. Obama said "pressure has to be put on the Republican Party" if immigration reform is to become a reality.
"And if Latinos sit out the election instead of saying, we're gonna punish our enemies and we're gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to us, if they don't see that kind of upsurge in voting in this election, then I think it's gonna be harder — and that's why I think it's so important that people focus on voting on November 2," he said.
Just keeping it classy... the Chicago way. (Transcript courtesy of The Hill.)
For a real hoot, listen to the whole interview, if you can stomach it. That the president of the United States would participate on a show like this is amazing. If the host had been wearing a clown nose the whole time I wouldn't be surprised.
And the intro to Obama... oh my heavens... The first few minutes of "Parte I" may be some of the most sycophantic moments in all of history. I promise you Kim Jong-Il is asking for the writer's CV as I type this.
Come on... you know you want to hear it... : Entrevista de Piolín con Barack Obama - Parte I - Univision Piolin
For additional commentary, this has also been posted on FR.
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