Although not as sensational as the presidential elections where the candidates usually promise the moon, the promises like the ones we have just heard always bring their cultural misgivings.
The first hesitation surrounding the Hispanic voter is that we arrived in this country from some countries where voting is mandatory. In Lawrence, where there are 40,631 registered voters, only 6,051 went out to vote or 14.89% of those registered.
Those who tried to change the faces of council members did not have the financial support necessary to carry out an effective campaign.
Hispanics are known for attending the events that the candidate holds to raise funds, applauds him/her, tells him/her that they will give their support, eats the food and goes home without leaving a penny, unlike the non-Latino (otherwise called American) This one enters with the check in hand.
This campaign was not very long but it was difficult. It seemed tough and challenging for candidates with limited resources who desperately wanted to get their messages to their constituents.
Congratulations to all the winners. For those who did not win, please do not disappear. Keep in touch. If you really had something good to contribute, take a step forward and offer it to the person who won.
And finally, a recommendation to future Hispanic candidates: Before entering American politics, we must learn how its inhabitants have been doing so far for more than 200 years. Please, we don’t want to do it “like in our old country.“
