Community Quote by Jorge Ramos
“There used to be a tradition within the Hispanic community that, regardless of your political party, you would support undocumented immigrants. That ended with Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz.”
About This Quote
A shift in political alignment reduced bipartisan support for undocumented immigrants, especially after certain politicians rose to prominence.
In simple terms: Political change lowered cross‑party immigrant support.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how leaders influence community values.
Themes
politics
immigration
community
leadership
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- election cycles
- policy debates
- grassroots activism
Key Concepts
bipartisanism
identity politics
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does leadership shape community values?
- Can bipartisan support be rebuilt?
A Different Perspective
Support can fluctuate with political rhetoric.
![“You wouldn't replace your carpet at home if you still had a hole in the roof...We're talking about any time you start waving a carrot such as American citizenship without securing the borders, that number [of undocumented immigrants] that we have today I believe will double or triple.” quote by Lou Barletta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cc/lou-barletta-35140_american-citizenship_you-wouldn-t-replace-your-carpet-at-home_1427368.jpg)
![“The estimated 11 or so million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. This is what Mr. [Donald ] Trump promised back in November.” quote by Jake Tapper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d3/jake-tapper-4443_immigrants_the-estimated-11-or-so-million-undocumen_494202.jpg)
![“The social [media channel] isn't about beauty contests and popularity contests. They're a distortion, a caricature of the real thing. It's about trust, connection, and community. That's what there's too little of in today's mediascape, despite all the hoopla surrounding social tools. The promise…” quote by Umair Haque](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c85/umair-haque-25881_beauty_the-social-media-channel-isn-t-about-bea_1270.jpg)
