Chapter 276 Bombshell
Ileana Letty and Jeff Lavine were the first candidates to compete in the primaries between the two parties. The first televised debate between the two parties was full of gunpowder.
The host gave the topic of tonight’s TV debate, and without any surprise, it was race relations in the 18th constituency.
After all, the 18th district is now about to be divided. The Cubans in this district are panicked because of the veteran gangsters from all over Florida who came to support Jeff.
Just a few days before the debate, more than a hundred veterans drove to Little Havana in the South District, which has nothing to do with the 18th District, every day, holding American flags and waving bags with Jeff LaVine's face on them. Campaign banners and loudly shouting Jeff LaVine's campaign slogans were swaggering through the streets, but this time no Cubans tried to beat these more than a hundred veterans like they beat Martin's brothers.
Because the veterans all had shotguns in their cars, and the excited and fanatical expressions on their faces looked like they were waiting for the Cubans to come forward and cause trouble, so as to give them the opportunity to shoot and kill in self-defense.
Coupled with the large number of police convoys dispatched by the Miami Police Department behind the motorcade and the police helicopters circling overhead, it can only be said that the tourism income of Little Havana residents has plummeted in recent days.
The host of the PBS TV station looked at Illyana Leti at this time: "Ms. Leti, regarding how to deal with race relations in the 18th district, why do you think that you are a better person for the people of this district than your opponent?" choose?"
Ileana Leti wore a bright red uniform dress. When the host invited her to answer questions first, she smiled, adjusted the microphone in front of her, and said unhurriedly:
"Thank you, host, and thank you to all the viewers tonight, and to my opponent, Mr. Jeff Lavine, on this issue, I want to say, I am a person of color, I am of Cuban descent, because I am a person of color. , I have encountered discrimination from white people, because I am a Cuban immigrant, and I have been humiliated by white people. I understand the sufferings suffered by Cubans, Hispanics, Latinos, and black people in this area. I have experienced it myself, and I stand up. The purpose of my campaign is to make racial discrimination, an American evil, completely eradicated in the 18th district. I want to become the first Cuban-American female congressman in this district. I want all people of color to be able to walk on the streets with dignity, so that everyone can We can all enjoy the sunshine of Miami equally. I don’t think the question of whether to choose me or Mr. Jeff Lavine is a very difficult multiple-choice question for voters in this district. Who can understand the pain of racial discrimination you have experienced? Who can make various plans, policies, and put them into action? Of course it is me. It is impossible for Mr. Jeff Lavin, as a white man, to tell you that he understands the pain of racial discrimination. I hope that I In this election, I can win your support and truly realize equality and freedom in the 18 constituencies. Thank you all."
These words were relatively safe, without attack or ridicule. They mainly expressed his position from the first question, which is that in the next 18 constituencies, he will only regard people of color as his main support targets. Of course, the main purpose is to absorb the votes of Rona Kennedy's Cuban supporters, who although the Democratic Party is still insisting, has no chance of winning.
Furthermore, the president flew here specially to help her stand up and attended campaign rallies with her. Seeing her popularity, many Cubans who had previously supported Rona now turned to support her.
After all, for most ordinary Cubans, party is not important to them. What is important is that a compatriot is elected.
The host then looked at Jeff LaVine, who was dressed in camouflage uniform: "Mr. Jeff LaVine, regarding how to deal with race relations in the 18th district, why do you think that you are more of a member of the people of this district than your opponent?" Good choice, the question, what do you think of Ms. Letty’s statement.”
“Because Cubans like white people to run them, it’s my duty to stand up and run for office. This is the answer.” Jeff LaVine didn’t even look at his opponent, and always looked at the camera with a straight face:
"Are countless Cubans smuggling to the United States because the American people elected a Cuban as president? Of course not, because then they might as well stay in Cuba and see Castro's face. They are envious of the great Americans have created countless miracles in this land. Just now, Ms. Ileana Leti said that she encountered racial discrimination and all kinds of harm in the United States. She burst into tears. When I heard this, I almost cried with sadness. I really wanted to comfort her. , America is so bad, why don’t you go back to Cuba, I can help you buy a ticket back to Cuba with my own money!”
"The same goes for other Cuban immigrants. If the United States is really as bad as you say, full of racial discrimination, violence, rape, ****...all kinds of unhappiness, why don't you go back to your real motherland? Why don't you rely on you Build it with his own hands and make it as great as the United States? You may say, because Castro is brutal, vicious, etc., well, let me tell you, we faced the same situation in this land back then. The question is how we did it, we declared independence, overthrew the brutal British rule, and we did it!"
The entire audience was silent, and even the host was stunned for two seconds before he came to his senses.
Compared to Ileana's calm demeanor, Jeff LaVine has no gentlemanly demeanor. He directly attacked the opponent in the opening scene for not loving America at all, and directly excluded Cubans from the list of Americans and questioned him. Since they despise the shortcomings of the United States, why don't they go back and build their own motherland instead of coming here to accept discrimination.
But I have to say that this sentence is very lethal. At this time, many ordinary voters who followed this TV debate through TV sets, especially voters with low education levels, were instantly brainwashed by this issue. These Cubans who came to the United States People who don’t even have the courage to make changes for their own country will have the courage and ability to change the United States? "Ms. Letty, do you want to respond to Mr. Jeff Lavine's words?" The host looked at Illyana Letty and asked.
Ileana Letty's face did not change color because of Jeff LaVine's words that tried to irritate her. On the contrary, she still maintained an elegant smile. After hearing the host's question, she approached the microphone and said: "Thank you Jay Mr. Jeff Lavine told me a joke, that is, cowards, weaklings, and women who are afraid of war, blood, and killing should not exist in the United States. Even if they abide by the law and pay taxes in the United States, they can only endure it silently after encountering discrimination. We can't resist, just because we are outsiders, so only soldiers, warriors and strong people can survive in this land? America is a great country, and this country has always advocated equality, but now, Mr. Jeff Lavin tells us , without equality, people of color and immigrants should suffer discrimination.”
"I think after hearing his words, all voters should have the answer in their hearts. Should they choose me, a female candidate of color who is willing to promote equality and make America continue to be great, or should I choose an arrogant, arrogant, and... The white man Castro who turned America into another Cuba.”
The host looked at Jeff LaVine: "Second question, Mr. Jeff LaVine, your campaign slogan, Say No to Cubans, and the rallies of your supporters in this district have made this district Cuban voters are very uneasy. You have divided voters before you are elected. Once elected, voters in this district are worried that the situation will only worsen. Do you have anything to say to the voters in this district?"
"It will not divide or worsen, because after I am elected, either illegal Cuban immigrants will completely forget their homeland and obey the law in the refugee camps in the 18th district, or I will drive them back to their homeland. This is the United States." Miami's 18th district is not a Cuban district. I know after saying this, some politicians will stand up and criticize me tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. It doesn't matter, just do it because I will fight back. Do you know how to fight back? I will unite with Miami The police station and a large number of volunteer vigilantes will arrest all the illegal immigrants in the 18th district and send them to the jurisdiction of those who criticize me, giving them a chance to show compassion. I can’t wait for this, and the volunteer vigilantes can’t wait. Can't wait." Jeff LaVine did not deny at all the trouble his campaign slogan caused to Cuban-American voters in the district at this time. Instead, he admitted it generously and looked directly at the camera to intimidate those who were ready to catch him with such extreme remarks. The speech criticized Republican politicians who have lost their presence.
You **** dare to criticize me, my veteran volunteers, tomorrow we will start catching illegal Cuban immigrants from all over the world, and then send them to your jurisdiction. Whether I can be elected is full of uncertainty, but your opponents can criticize them when they see that there are countless jurisdictions. Your excuse for insecurity will definitely make you smile from ear to ear.
In short, they hurt each other.
Maybe Jeff LaVine doesn't have the ability to get elected, but he must have the ability to remove you from your position.
In the TV director's office on the second floor, Martin wore a communicator and relayed the manuscript to Jeff, then looked at Tommy by the window: "Boss, are the answers you prepared too exaggerated? I think the words are so intense. It's almost time to directly declare that all illegal immigrants in Cuba are terrorists. Although I haven't been doing this job for that long, my experience in other election cases tells me that non-Cuban people will not support Jeff's speech that deliberately separates Cubans. Instead, he will choose to support Cuban women because he is worried that he is too extreme. We should cooperate with a sensational auxiliary campaign on the sidelines to make it possible for everyone to accept Jeff's remarks."
Tommy turned his head, looked at Martin, and smiled: "The experience you learned is not wrong. There is indeed a need for off-site activities, Martin. It's just that we are not responsible. As a deal, David Kennedy is responsible for providing on-site activities during the campaign." External support.”
“What kind of off-site support? The police department solved major and vicious criminal cases of illegal immigrants in Cuba?” Martin thought for a few seconds and then asked.
In the case materials of other election campaigns, the off-site support related to racial issues is basically this kind of design. For example, when blacks and whites campaign, the black candidates finally win the sympathy of the whites, and the whites will plan an important black event outside the field. The vicious incident was like a bucket of ice water pouring on the heads of white voters, causing them to withdraw their sympathy for black people. As the sympathy disappeared, there were also votes that they wanted to vote for black people.
"I don't know what kind of support it is. He didn't tell me. I know nothing about it and am full of expectations like you." Tommy lit the cigarette and said seriously to Martin.
Martin listened to the questions at the debate: "Illyana began to attack Jeff's rudeness, saying that he had no idea what equality meant to America."
Tommy said: "The answer starts on the seventh line of the second page. Let Jeff ask her, if she knows equality, if she is really philanthropic, why does her private school only accept the children of the rich? Why is it unequal? to admit Cuban children into school, but the name of the person in the eleventh line is not allowed to be mentioned for the time being, and will be thrown out until the final free debate stage. That is the bombshell I am planning to use to bombard the non-Cuban voters in front of the TV. "
(End of this chapter)