LATINOFAITHLEADERREV.SAMUELRODRIGUEZANNOUNCESSUPPORTOFMEGWHITMAN
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Sarah PompeiMonday, October 11, 2010 408.250.1271
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Meg Whitman today announced the support of the Reverend Samuel Rodriguez,president of the largest Latino Christian organization in the U.S. consisting of more than 30,400churches. He is recognized as one of the most influential Latino leaders in America. He is the leadspokesperson for the 16 million-strong, Hispanic American born again Christian community. Helives in Sacramento."I am honored to have the support of Rev. Samuel Rodriguez. He is the spiritual leader for manyCalifornia Latinos and believes, as I do, that our state must do a better job of standing up forhardworking Californians and representing their family and community values," Meg Whitman said."Rev. Rodriguez has worked tirelessly for years to advance opportunities for Latinos, ensuring theyhave the tools to succeed across the nation and in California. We both understand that our state'stop priorities must be creating good-paying jobs and rededicating ourselves to fixing our schools.This is the only way forward for all of us who believe California can again be the best place topursue dreams and opportunities.""I am supporting Meg Whitman today because she is the only candidate who recognizes that noCalifornia family can fulfill its goals and dreams without access to good jobs and vibrant publicschools that educate our children," Rev. Samuel Rodriguez said. "Recent attempts by Meg's politicalopponents to exploit Hispanic and corresponding members of the immigrant community for politicalpurposes is morally reprehensible. California Hispanics are not tools of political expediency butrather individuals that stand poised to enrich our society with the revitalization of the values of ourfounding fathers.""In contrast, Meg has showed us she cares about the community. She has a positive vision forgiving parents more control over their children's education, including removing barriers to createmore charter schools. She has a plan to help small businesses thrive and she will look out for thebest interests of our families and children,'' Rev. Rodriguez said. "Meg comes with new, fresh ideasfor moving California ahead. We can make California great again and I have confidence that Meghas the skills, optimism and plan to make it happen."Rev. Samuel Rodriguez has been described by CNN as "the leader of the Hispanic EvangelicalMovement." He advocates for Latinos nationwide in respect to family, political, spiritual and socio-economic advancement. Newsweek named him one of the Top 12 People to Look For in 2008. TheWall Street Journal has identified Rev. Rodriguez as one of America's seven most influential
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– Meg Whitman today announced the support of the Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, president of the largest Latino Christian organization in the U.S. consisting of more than 30,400 churches. He is recognized as one of the most influential Latino leaders in America. He is the lead spokesperson for the 16 million-strong, Hispanic Ame
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