Sanchez gets national Obama post
March 26th, 2008 by Wayne Garcia in Presidential PoliticsFrom the Barack Obama campaign:
The Obama Campaign today announced the appointment of Francisco “Frank” Sánchez, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Transportation, as the National Chair of Latino and Hispanic Fundraising. Sánchez, is also an advisor on Latin American policy for the campaign. In his new capacity, Sanchez will Co-Chair along with Illinois Attorney, Manny Sanchez, the Obama Hispanic Leadership Council. This newly formed Council will work with the national finance team to increase the already growing enthusiasm and fundraising efforts for the Obama campaign in the Hispanic Community.
“Barack Obama is the candidate in the race who will deliver change we can believe in†said Sánchez. “During the course of this campaign, we have seen thousands of inspired Latinos turning out to do whatever it takes to spread Senator Obama’s message of bringing our country together. We need a president with the leadership and judgment to not only unite our country but specifically address the issues affecting Latinos; Senator Obama’s record has proven that he will be a strong advocate for Latinos nationwide.â€
“I am proud to have the support of such an influential pioneer in the Latino community,†Senator Obama said. “Frank will play a key role in reaching out to Latinos about our campaign’s vision to unite our country and expand our growing enthusiasm in the Latino community.â€
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March 27th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Congrats, Frank!
March 27th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Lemme tell you what dat is, and lemme be loud on clear on dis, dat is nuttin but another Judas name of Frank Sanchez collectin’ his 30 pieces of silver. You might could maybe say dis man displays all da qualities of a dog except loyalty.
March 27th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Congratulations, Frank! You’ve been onboard from the beginning and this is very well deserved.
March 27th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Frank Sanchez has done outstanding work for Senator Obama. I am glad that Obama’s campaign is recognizing his loyalty and talent.
March 27th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Congratulations Frank!
Obama has run a brilliant grassroots campaign. Frank Sanchez and the O-Train kicked the Clinton campaign’s ass in fundraising in Tampa.
March 27th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Great news Frank. Barack Obama always surrounds himself with creative people and you are just one who has been there from the beginning. I look forward to working with you on the national level.
March 27th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
CONGRATS Frank!
Thank you for believing in HOPE …. YES WE CAN!
March 27th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
It’s great to see a local guy make it to the political “show” in this presidential year. If Obama wins (once-in-a-lifetime leader according to Gov. Richardson), Sanchez will make sure Tampa Bay is on the national radar.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Frank Sanchez had the foresight to select a presidential contender who was not the ‘front runner’ but rather the up-and-comer. Frank put his reputation and talents into organizing and building the Tampa Bay O-Train, the grassroots organization supporting Senator Barack Obama for President. Frank is the perfect person to take on this new role as Barack Obama’s national chairman for Latino and Hispanic fundraising.
Congratulations, Frank! In my book, you’re a 10!
March 28th, 2008 at 10:46 am
It’s always good to see keen insight and loyalty rewarded. It’s easy to see that Frank Sanchez exhibits both of these qualities. It is also good to see that someone as qualified as he appears to be in this pivotal position.
March 28th, 2008 at 11:06 am
wow - Frank and Bill Richardson, both former Clinton staffers, have endorsed Obama and are still alive.
Mazel!