Becerra Won't Be Obama's Trade Rep

wow a bilingual politician operating in a spanish speaking disctrict... how unamerican it must seem to racists

It's great that someone has spoken up and won't be a stool pigeon to obama. Not only is trade not a priority with obama but I don't even think it's on his to do list as he's too busy planning to spend the tax payers money on bailouts.

Steve-NJ----we also speak Ebonics!

remember, this country was founded on freedom of speech, but some bigots want to limit that to just one language

It sounds like trade is not a priority to Rep. Becerra. Or at least it's less of a priority than his personal position in an Obama administration. If trade is a priority to you, why wouldn't you take the highest position to affect that policy? Let's hope the next person who's motivated sees an opportunity when presented to them.

American trade policy has, for the longest time, favored the importing of everything we consume, and exporting our jobs and money overseas. If, over the objections of the extreme left and right reactionary forces, we get a change in that policy, it will signal a desire to give America "Most Favored Nation" status instead of the Chinese.

As for Rep. Xavier Becerra's reasons for "rejecting" this appointment, they are likely to be ones he didn't mention - in either language. Nanny problems maybe?

People who complain about the text in Spanish are uneducated people who have not realized they live in a country where its population speaks hundreds of languages other than ENglish. Hey, there's nothing wrong with the text in Spanish. But something is very wrong with those who complain. DO they feel threatened?

He wants to keep the Rep job. That's all.

"Whose fault is it that you are illeterates and can not even read what is translated for you"

I believe the word you are aiming for is "illiterates".

A John McCain and Sarah Palin transition team ............Yes but you would call
it..............

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL ... FOR 4YEARS............ WHAT A JOKE....

Sounds like a guy that has something to hide.. Maybe he already tried to buy a Senate seat from Blagojevich, for 500, 000 U.S. dollars.

Ya know, there are goods way to turn down a job offer (where it doesn't slam any doors in your face) and bad ways (that do). I think Mr. Becerra has just kicked himself in the butt.

I am competely surprised how many idiots still exist. He did not take the job because he was not going to have the spotlight. Poor dude. And to those that have a problem with the Spanish language, don't be mad because you FAILED your Spanish class in high school. Complete idiots...Should of paid attention and stopped smoking the weed. IDIOTS.

Maybe Obama's espanol was not good enough when made the job offer, so Mr. Becerra turned it down. lol

Here's an idea: Learn to accept the fact that about 100 million people in this country speak Spanish and quit being a xenophobic ass. Simple, yeah?

I am very disturbed by all the ignorant posts in this forum. Some of us immigrants who did not go through the proper channnel prior to entering the United States have no idea of the requirements for admission into the country. Yes, in other countries, immigraants have to demonstrate proficiency of English before being allowed to enter the United States. I went through that ordeal, and it is something that I take great pride in. Imagine immigrants from these other countries realizing that America is a bilingual country upon arrival. Very shocking. Nowadays most of us immigrants are running away from impoverished and decadent environments to find solace in America. The problem is that we are completely inflexible in our lifestyles and social behavior. Sooner or later the United States will deteroriate to a status of a third world country just like the ones we were running away from. Where else will we run to? We immigrants should be grateful, and not arrogantly take things for granted.

alrity , now some Hispanic shouldn't complain nothing is getting offered to them .silly guy .

You would have to be a MORON not to accept that post.You know the possiblity in having a GIG like that, And He is not even a Senator or Governor .

this guy is an ass. he's got issues.

he knows very well he's in the USA and yet he feels it necessary to answer in Spanish!
what an aeh hole! loser. thank you for not accepting. we'd prefer english speaking! go away

paisley, ken, other ignorant morons: HE WAS SPEAKING TO A SPANISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER YA' FLIPPIN' IDIOT - lord almighty, i hope the scarecrow didn't take all of Santa's brains -

Congratulations! We have decided to grant the children of the ignorant scholarships to the schools of their choice, so long as such schools are far away from their parents! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!