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Obama appears on Spanish-language music shows

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor March 26, 2009 08:15 PM

In his continuing media blitz, President Obama used a popular Spanish-language music awards show tonight to reach out to Hispanics.

"Buenas noches. I want to thank the millions of you who voted for tonight’s winners, and I also want to thank all of you who voted in that other election back in November – even if it wasn’t for me," he said in a pre-recorded message that aired during Univision’s live coverage of the “Premio Lo Nuestro” Latin music awards from Miami’s BankUnited Center.

"With the challenges we face right now, it is absolutely critical that you stay involved and make your voices heard. I want you to know that I will always be listening, and my Administration is working hard so that we can expand opportunity for all Americans and reach that better day," he continued. "Now I know you tuned in for 'Premio Lo Nuestro,' so let me get right to it. I don’t know who’ll get married tonight or who’ll get Video of the Year, but I know you’re in for some great performances that celebrate the rich diversity of Latin music, and that’s good news. So enjoy the show, y para los nominados que se preguntan si esta será su noche, les digo, ¡si se puede!"

Translation: "And for all those nominees wondering if tonight is their night, let me just say, 'Yes you can!' "

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Viva Obama! Te deseamos exito y mucha fuerza mientras que tratas con todos los retos de nuestro tiempo!

Posted by Yolanda March 26, 09 08:44 PM
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Let him keep sticking his nose all over the internet , Tv Newspapers, magazines.
I have seen him and herd him so much now I just want to puke at the sight of him or the sound of his voice. Maybe everybody will get sick of him.

Posted by Xany March 26, 09 08:58 PM
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We really have a president for ALL the people and not all the corporations. It is something to celebrate.

Posted by Arye Michael Bender March 26, 09 09:19 PM
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It is an honor to have a PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES address the Hispanic Population. All though we have been part of this nation we are taken for granted most of the time. President Obama is unique and brings a positve change to this NATION.

Posted by Iperez March 26, 09 09:24 PM
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Ozbama sucking up to the illegal immigrant crowd again. Change we DON'T need.

Posted by chris March 26, 09 10:03 PM
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Genius!

Posted by Tony March 26, 09 10:56 PM
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Loveit, how thoughtful of him, that is why he is my president!!!

Posted by Ruth March 27, 09 04:52 AM
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O Bama who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy fame
Thy budget come, We'll be undone
On earth as it be an oven

Posted by dingdong March 27, 09 07:35 AM
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Is this guy running for President or is he President. We should stay involved and make sure he and congress start doing their job. Where is the change in Washington? Seems like all he can do is make speeches and spend our children's money. Let's just hope everyone does get involved and remember it's our children's money he's spending...

Posted by wakeup March 27, 09 11:32 AM
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youre childrens money will be thier when they earn it. Give our president Obama a chance and stop hating!!!

Posted by ed March 27, 09 12:59 PM
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We finally have a president that is willing to show his face more than hes obligated to, and that is a refreshing change. Hes willing to accept that unity among race and social classes in our country will benefit us more than any segregation ever could. At least were hearing the voice of reason in this man instead of the voice of panic in our last. I understand some may not like Obama but if you look at our situation in the last four years they turned out entertaining at best. We have not really accomplished much but digging a deeper hole to clime out of. These next four years he cant possibly do much worse.

Posted by Mark March 27, 09 01:55 PM
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