to the post. They also asked Biden to name Stacie Olivares, a California public pensions official, to lead the Small Business Administration.
The lawmakers noted, however, that they remain “strongly supportive” of Eskelsen García. Backing multiple candidates for the job could help the Hispanic Caucus’ chances of seeing more Latinos named to the Cabinet. “It is essential that the next Cabinet reflects the diverse communities, especially Latino communities, which have been driving America’s businesses and economic growth for years,” the letter states. It adds that because of the pandemic’s impact on the economy and businesses, “it is more important now than ever” that the Cabinet understands the needs of Latinos.
said in a statement. “I urge the transition to appoint a Latina to the Cabinet; Latinas are ready to lead.”
HispanicCaucus Not the ones I’ve heard about.
The problem is, many constituencies have always been underrepresented, or not represented at all. He's trying to rectify that, and also to bring in a larger variety of persons at lower levels in the admin to gain experience. Several past Secretaries were far less qualified.
Why does it have to be Latinos, why not African Americans, Japanese Americans,Chinese Americans, English Americans that’s what is driving this country apart read teddys Roosevelt’s speech on hyphenated Americans. What’s wrong with apppomting the best qualified?
Not in Mexico. Hopefully the will push for english as the official language as it has always been.
I hope this happens.. putting in non qualified backs due to a debt owed is treasonous.. take the best person regardless of sexy or race ..
Sure. Why not? Who cares if they’re qualified or he can even say their name correctly... I mean, Buttigieg has been on a train AND a boat. Captain Segregation sure knows what he’s doing.
We need more white folk as we are majority of population
I didn't see a hefty number of hispanics in top positions in the ex prez administration. He called hispanics lazy, murderers, rapists. That language would NEVER come from Biden. He respects all human beings. I'm sure he will round out his appointments. He's already doing it.
Why stop at just 2 ?
Because how qualified someone is for a job is determined by the immutable characteristic of race/ethnicity. Said the racists.
bullshit best person for job irregardless of gender or race.
I’m sure the other caucuses are doing the same.