Speeches they said…. Truth we can’t tell .

Silvia Esbeydi Arias Carmona

Relaciones Internacionales-UDLAP

Over the last week Republicans’ debate has been the “trending topic” and how Gringich has been overpowered by Romney. True, the former Congressmen avoided several remarks and was shadowed by Romney’s speech, but that does not mean the end for this candidate: battle may be lost, but war is still fought.

Republican candidates have to take into consideration two very important factors: Latin-American population and independent voters. Son of a Mexican [born] migrant, Romney has not done a good job trying to appeal this society sector; furthermore it creates a controversial atmosphere that a son of immigrants  has the toughest posture towards this topic. On the other half, Newt Gringich has expressed his desire to settle this issue taking into consideration that the United States was formed by immigrants.

An interesting fact: During said debate not one of the speakers could form a proper migration policy other than the “self-deportation” proposal by Romney (curious enough Obama omitted migrants topic during his campaign speech), which has proven to be a very effective campaign strategy, voters can identified themselves with the enforcement of the law or with the opportunities for immigrants.

Although Governor Romney has a very clear advantage over any other republican candidate, the decisive point is going to be Florida’s voters, which are largely represented by Hispanic population. Apparently all comes down to the “Latinos”, but there is another card that Newt Gringich has not yet exploited to its fullest: women.

During the South Carolina campaign, the Congressmen expected support from the female population, but was exceeded by Romney in all statistics, never minding gender, race or religion. However, there is a nonofficial campaign member who can achieve said support: Sarah Palin; during the last several interviews Palin has offered her support to the Gringich campaign and she has even defended him from his adversaries.

While the republicans continue the “dirty fight” there is a sector of the population that has not been thrown in the equation: the independent voter. Whether Republicans want to admit it or not, these voters have a heavy weight in results for elections (they gave Obama the presidency) and it all depends on their interest, can Republicans embrace a new platform and catch their attention?

Finally, through the different speeches and debates from the Republican candidates, we can only take one plain and honest truth: Republicans want the chair back, and they want it now. Tax problems, mistresses, former errors, incomes, etc. all is valid in the presidential game and one thing is certain: winner takes it all!