Undocumented immigrants given roles at Democratic convention

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters

22 JUL 2016 AT 09:41 ET

The Democratic Party has selected a handful of undocumented immigrants for official roles at next week’s Democratic National Convention, in a bid to highlight the gaping policy divide on immigration between White House hopeful Hillary Clinton and Republican rival Donald Trump.

Clinton is hoping to drive Latino voters to the polls on Nov. 8 to shore up her chances against Trump, who has campaigned on a promise to crack down on illegal immigration by building a wall along the Mexican border and deporting millions of undocumented foreigners if elected.

“Our nation is a nation of immigrants that believes in being inclusive, and that’s exactly what we will continue to work toward,” said Leah Daughtry, the chief executive officer of the committee organizing the July 25-28 convention in Philadelphia.

“The voices of our nation’s brave undocumented youth will be heard loud and clear,” Daughtry added.

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Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/07/undocumented-immigrants-given-roles-at-democratic-convention/

[jtuck004]

1. Is there anything that prevents an undocumented immigrant from being arrested on the stage,

or anywhere else?

This could get interesting.

[GummyBearz]

2. Not that I know of

But it won't get interesting. My old university had rallies with undocumented student speakers monthly. Nothing ever happened. And these speakers will have secret service protection on the stage.

[jtuck004]

3. They would, perhaps, protect them from being shot, but not from being arrested. Interesting way

to bring the issue to the forefront.

[Bluenorthwest]

4. Leah Daughtry was one of the people who tried to prevent LGBT outreach for the 2008

convention delegation.


Leah Daughtry Defines Marriage As “One Man, One Woman”

The Democratic National Committee takes another hit today. The Washington Blade has obtained a copy of DNC Chief of Staff Leah Daughtry’s deposition in the ongoing discrimination discovery hearings.

When asked about whether she supports gay marriage, Daughtry replied that she does not. The Pentecostal minister turned politico goes on to explain that same-sex nuptials go against her personal beliefs: “I believe, as the church believes, that marriage is intended for one man and one woman.” Daughtry goes on to insist that she keeps her religious beliefs separate from her duties at the DNC: “People know that I am a reverend but it is completely separate from the work at the DNC.”

The Blade also points out that Daughtry objected to requisite gay delegates because we haven’t faced “historic discrimination at the voting booth”. Girl must not remember all those anti-gay marriage initiatives.
http://www.queerty.com/leah-daughtry-defines-marriage-as-one-man-one-woman-20080131

So ironic hearing her speak of inclusion and tolerance.....this person who personally blocked attempts at inclusion in the very last contested cycle.