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WASHINGTON D.C. -- Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain's campaign has launched a Spanish-language Web site this week to court the growing number of Latino voters in the U.S. It is called "The Straight Habla Express."
The new site, www.johnmccain.com/espanol, offers a welcome letter to Latinos:
"Dear Amigos,
Bienvenidos to America! Unfortunately, you shouldn't be aqui. Pero when I'm el presidente, you can expect that you and your familia will get deportado ... pronto, unless you can vote. Then I really hope you see through my tough amor, my mas o menos racism as well as my elitist lenguaje and vote para mi. I promise that I will make sure you stay securidad in America, but in the meantime, your familia has to vamanos. Comprende?
Bienvenidos to America! Unfortunately, you shouldn't be aqui. Pero when I'm el presidente, you can expect that you and your familia will get deportado ... pronto, unless you can vote. Then I really hope you see through my tough amor, my mas o menos racism as well as my elitist lenguaje and vote para mi. I promise that I will make sure you stay securidad in America, but in the meantime, your familia has to vamanos. Comprende?
Your amigo,
Juan McCain
The Straight Habla Express"Juan McCain
The Web site also features interviews with prominent Latino leaders, or "Ladrones" in Spanish. They endorse McCain and his message of hope. In one video, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa lauds McCain: "Carrera y oculta! McCain es el diablo!"
McCain says he is proud of the strong endorsements from Hispanic heavy hitters such as Villaraigosa, adding that Latinos have contributed greatly to America.
"Just look at Ernesto Pablo Montoya Miranda," McCain said. "Without him, arrested illegal immigrants would not have the right to remain silent. In fact, when I'm elected president, I'll insist they remain silent."
