Daddy Yankee, will his endorsement matter?

by Saintsfan Posted 2008/08/26 00:19:42

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LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Grammy-winning singer Daddy Yankee voiced his support for John McCain on Monday as the Republican presidential candidate described Democratic rival Barack Obama as an "honorable opponent."

Daddy Yankee, whose real name is Ramon Ayala, appeared with the Arizona senator in front of around 100 students at Phoenix's Central High School, the alma-mater of McCain's wife Cindy.

Ayala said he was supporting McCain because of his support for immigration reform. "I'm here to support senator McCain," Ayala said.

"I believe in his ideals and his proposals to lead this nation. He's been a fighter for the Hispanic community and I know he's the best candidate because he's been a fighter for the immigration issue."

McCain meanwhile paid tribute to bitter rival Obama as the Democrats prepared to open their convention in Denver.

"This is a tough presidential campaign we're in," McCain said. "I have a very honorable opponent. There are stark differences between us."

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Flowerbomb 2008/08/26 00:51:41

Yes, this is why

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Daddy Yankee represents the Hispanic dream, coming from poverty to enjoy much success as not only a Latino, but an American!
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Phil 2008/08/26 20:39:59

No, because

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Didn't even know who the heck he was until I heard this story.

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This Much 2008/08/26 03:33:11

No, because

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No endorsements matter - but they are nice to get

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Neo 2008/08/26 02:51:13
Wilson 2008/08/26 02:07:18 (edited)

Yes, this is why

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Puerto Ricans in PR can't vote for prez. They have to register for the draft, they fight in wars for the US, they elect one 'non-voting' representative to congress but they are US citizens. If they move to the states, they have all priveledges and can vote plus they will begin paying federal tax. There are large communities of 'Ricans' all over the US and many like myself, have always lived as a 'typical white person'.
Puerto Ricans are very proud of who they are and of their people who have made it here. Daddy Yankee will be influencial.

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Flowerbomb 2008/08/26 00:51:41

Yes, this is why

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Daddy Yankee represents the Hispanic dream, coming from poverty to enjoy much success as not only a Latino, but an American!

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MUGEN :: 無限 2008/08/26 00:24:33

No, because

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i thought Puerto Ricans can't vote...

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Flowerbomb to MUGEN :... 2008/08/26 00:50:13

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I'm Puerto Rican and I vote. Not every Puerto Rican lives in Puerto Rico and he represents the Hispanic community, not just Puerto Ricans

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MUGEN :... to Flowerbomb 2008/08/26 00:52:02

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i'm talking about those who live in Puerto Rico. come on use some logic...

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Flowerbomb to MUGEN :... 2008/08/26 00:54:17

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More Puerto Ricans live in the States than in Puerto Rico. He represents Hispanics and Americans. That's pretty logical.

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maxie to Flowerbomb 2008/09/02 01:19:38

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I saw his endorsement....
It takes a lot for a celerbity to endorse a Republican.... they take a lot of crap for it, so, when they do, I have a lot of respect for them....

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