Tuesday's World Events - March 7, 2006
1. a) What do you know about Alex Castano?
b) Which of these facts is unusual? Why?
2. For what reason did the potential supporter tell Mr. Castano that she would not vote for him if he were Mexican?
3. Why do you think Mr. Castano is not offended by knowing (and even being told) that being Hispanic is a hindrance to him in a Republican primary?
4. Why is Mr. Castano frustrated by what he sees as Democrats' treatment of Hispanics?
5. What qualities about the Republican Party attracted Hispanic Americans, according to ABC's Cokie Roberts?
6. a) What do you know about Victor Carrillo?
b) Why does Mr. Carillo believe that the Republican Party (GOP) is the natural political home for Hispanics?
c) Do you agree with Mr. Carillo's assertion? Explain your answer.
7. a) What is the main issue that hurts the Republican party with Hispanic voters?
b) Go to Alex Castano's website here. (In the left nav bar click on "Issues," then in the horizontal nav bar in Issues, click on "Immigration." Read the summary, then click on the "Further Discussion" to read Mr. Castano's plan for immigration.)
Do you agree with his plan? Explain your answer.
c) Did you or any of your friends, family or neighbors emigrate to the U.S.? Explain Mr. Castano's plan for immigration and ask what they think about this issue as an immigrant.