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CityAndStateNY.com
September 18, 2017
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GERSON BORRERO
‘GOING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES’ ON DACA
“Some of us will have to get arrested.” That was the sentiment expressed by one of several locally and nationally known Latino figures at different events during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s conference last week in Washington, D.C., regarding the acts of civil disobedience in the nation’s capital. Reported DACA talks between President Donald Trump and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi notwithstanding, the feeling is that “acts of civil disobedience in front of the White House must be carried out before Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are over.” Two of the politically active Latino figures are not members of the CHCI, but have been lifelong supporters. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been handcuffed. But, I’ve got to let our jóvenes know we’re going to do whatever it takes.” Go viejos!
ADIÓS, HIRAM – AND A SIGH OF RELIEF There isn’t a member of the Democratic political establishment who’s not thrilled that Hiram Monserrate lost the Sept. 12 primary. And there are two wannabe New York City Council speakers who are breathing easier after the disgraced politician’s failed comeback. B&B confirmed that as many as four of the all-male roster of at least ocho speaker candidates would have asked Monserrate for his vote come January, if the behind-the-scenes race is as tight as many expect. I’m told that two did, in fact, let it be known that they would want to talk to Hiram right away if he had triumphed over Francisco Moya, who had all of the establishment support. I guess for some, becoming the next speaker is a by-any-means-necessary game. ¡Sucios! HIRAM MONSERRATE