Widening Latino Presence in Politics

Regarding “Partial to Gov. Bush’s Style, Latinos Look for Substance” (Aug. 30), the same can be said for Times readers. Please stop giving us fluff pieces about George W. Bush’s campaign “style.” This is not now, nor has it ever been, useful information. The same goes for stories about past indiscretions.

This man is running for the office of president of the U.S. When will The Times give its readers information we can use in deciding whether or not to vote for him? You can start by telling us something about his record as governor of the state of Texas.

ERIC STOLZE

Manhattan Beach

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“A New Latino School for Politics Takes a Wider View” (Aug. 28), about Latinos reaching out beyond their own communities for greater acceptance and more political power, was very interesting. It’s a reality that every minority faction has to eventually deal with. Eugene De Los Santos’ observation that skin color and language should have no bearing in selecting good leaders is to be applauded.

However, the facts get in the way. When Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa refused to give Michael Matsuda much support to get elected to Garden Grove’s Assembly seat last year, apparently because he was an Asian American, and yet spent millions helping to get Latinos elected in nearby districts, it was a reminder that our Hispanic leaders still don’t get it. Hopefully they will enroll in the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project.

RALPH S. BRAX

Lancaster