Florida Latinos To Demonstrate in D.C. Over Delegate Flap

WASHINGTON – Latinos from Florida are planning to demonstrate against their state being stripped of its Democratic presidential delegates.

The League of United Latin American Citizens says it is sponsoring protestors from Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville and other cities who plan to protest here Wednesday to express their outrage at what they describe as their votes not being counted. The protest is to be held outside Democratic National Committee headquarters here.

“It is a disappointment that Florida has been denied that undeniable right to vote,” said LULAC National President Rosa Rosales, in a statement. “LULAC believes that every vote needs to be counted with Latino votes at stake.”

The group says Florida voters should not be punished because Florida legislators, frustrated by the outsized clout of early-voting states, broke party rules when they moved up the primary in a bid for more influence.

LULAC also will be delivering petitions to the DNC headquarters.

Other organizations participating will include Florida Voters League, University of Central Florida, Florida Demands Representation, Southern Leadership Coalition and local Florida civil rights leaders.

By: Billy House - Media General