Eyeing the Presidency, Lou Dobbs Suddenly LOVES Immigrants

by Alex DiBranco · 2010-01-11 10:10:00 UTC
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In Salon's War Room, Alex Koppelman reports finding a weird letter on his desk last week. It came from a firm representing former CNN commentator Lou Dobbs -- and suggests that he's trying to become former immigrant-hater Lou Dobbs as well.

The letter, which Koppelman believes was sent to political journalists who have recently written about Dobbs, tells us: "Lou has always been supportive of high levels of legal immigration ... Lou is working hard on solutions that will help illegal immigrants in the country meet necessary conditions for a path to legalization."

What now? Are these the same immigrants that Dobbs has (repeatedly) blamed for starting a leprosy epidemic -- an epidemic that, you know, doesn't exist? The ones he's accused of being criminals, drains on the economy, and part of a "reconquista" conspiracy movement to take over part of the United States? Riiight.

Somebody just realized he needs those Latino votes to nab the presidential seat that he has his eye on.

Apparently, we can expect Dobbs to "reach out into the Hispanic community." Well, Mr. President-wannabe, don't expect much reaching back. It's going to be hard to erase the memory of you spending 70 percent of your air time railing against undocumented immigrants -- or, to recall your own words, "illegal aliens."

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Alex DiBranco is a Change.org Editor who has worked for the Nation, Political Research Associates, and the Center for American Progress. She is now based in New York City.
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