Chicago Republicans

As Republicans, we must all express our views for the good of our Party and for Illinois.  We are equally obligated to voice concerns and to hear members out.  This includes the direction of our Party leadership and the individuals we select to make critical decisions - some of which will last for many years to come in our future. 
It is fair for me to insure our leadership now understand that the stakes this year, including with Hispanics, could not be higher. As we continue to work in unison for our Party  to garner as many general election votes as possible,  it is imperative we not in one false stroke undo much of our previous good work.

In one of the more illustrative examples of how our Party message exhibits a uncoupling from responsible Hispanics, Gabriela Wyatt is being lauded in some circles as a great Hispanic organizer.  As a Hispanic, I am sorry to report that nothing could be further from the truth.  In fact, quite the opposite.  Her Republican meetings garner, at best, 3 or 4 Hispanics in Aurora – elsewhere, there are no Hispanics in attendance what so ever.                          I encourage you all to inquire as to the veracity of my statement here.   But, why is this so?                          Specifically, I cite Gabriela’s lack of judgment and proclivity for irrational strategies, some of which have had terrible repercussions for our Party.  Here is just one example:  the fielding a known gang-banger in Aurora township.  I am attaching a report of the Beacon News relative to her strategy for an Hispanic Republican candidate.  Please also look at the Illinois Review report, linked below.  The reports in area Hispanic newspapers were just as memorable - and disturbing.  Like Americans everywhere, Hispanic Americans detest gang activity and the thugs that perpetrate the corruption of youth in our neighborhoods.  One can only imagine the years of embarrassment, and damage to our image, had her candidate prevailed.   According to many reports, Luna was involved in an unsolved gang-style murder and has lingering questions to answer - - - which he refuses to answer:  here

This was known prior to being fielded by Gabriela Wyatt (if not, why not?).  Instead, as the article cites, her Republican support of Mr. Luna was steadfast.
As a GOP State Central Committeeman for the 14th, sound judgment from Gabriela would be enormously critical, else the wrong individuals will certainly get appointed to represent us.  I simply do not believe her to have the capacity required of the post.  I hasten to add I would be negligent in not sharing my reservations with you.

I ask for those who are now undertaking the decision on the 14th to contemplate our Party direction.  Choose based on your best instincts.  Choose based on all facts before you and, I suggest, a better decision than Gabriela Wyatt in a post of such great responsibility for the future of our great Party.

As a Republican, I thank you for hearing me out.

Robert Enriquez
Aurora, IL