http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/no ... ila-party/Latino leaders in Nevada and nationwide are quietly debating whether to sever their traditional Democratic ties and form an independent grass-roots political group.
The idea, born of frustration over the party’s inaction on immigration reform and fears that as a voting bloc they’re a political afterthought, Latino leaders have discussed the idea among themselves locally and in conference calls with colleagues across the country.
The unlikely model for the movement they would like to launch is the Tea Party — not in substance, of course, but in its grass-roots organizational style. Acknowledging the source of their inspiration, Latino leaders have dubbed the proposed movement the “Tequila Party.”
These Hispanic leaders have noticed that while the Tea Party has had spotty electoral success, it has called attention to its concerns and values and put the establishment on notice.
also:
http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/nevada ... l-attenti/
Pretty interesting and refreshing to see new political groups (ie. Tea Party) challenge the two-party system. Not really sure yet what to think of a party based completely on the 'causes of a specific race, but I still think it's cool that it's being considered. And apparently this idea is gaining some major momentum.
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