Illegal Immigrants Canvassing for Votes in Washington State

October 23, 2010 08:29


Will illegal immigrants help decide who wins elections in your state?

By Manuel Valdes, Associated Press via CNSNews.com


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When Maria Gianni is knocking on voters’ doors, she’s not bashful about telling people she is in the country illegally.

Pramila Jayapal, head of OneAmerica Votes, says the campaign is about empowering immigrants who may not feel like they can contribute to a campaign because they can’t vote.

“Immigrants really do matter,” Jayapal said. “If we can’t vote ourselves, we’re gonna knock on doors, or get family members to vote.”

“In order for there to be a change to our broken immigration system,” she said, “I believe one has to fight.”

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