Hot Blood in Hispanic Caucus

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus appears to be experiencing a lack of unity.

From Politico.com:

Rep. Loretta Sanchez has quit the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, accusing the chairman, Rep. Joe Baca, of telling people she's a "whore."

Baca denied the charge.

In an interview with The Politico Wednesday, Sanchez, a California Democrat as is Baca, also cited concerns about whether Baca was properly elected Hispanic Caucus chairman in November and about his general attitude toward female lawmakers. The caucus represents 21 Hispanic Democrats in Congress.

"I'm not going to be a part of the CHC as long as Mr. Baca illegally holds the chair ... I told them no. There's a big rift here," Sanchez said. "You treat the women like shit. I have no use for him."

A logical conclusion would be that a gender bias exists among the Hispanics in Congress. On the other hand, it may be a political power play or a simple personality conflict. Whatever the reason, though, it appears that relations among Congressional Hispanics will remain uncomfortably spicy for the near future.

On a different note, the spat does provide a bit of irony. It's the first time I've heard one Hispanic say that another Hispanic is illegal. It would be nice to hear that more often.

Tip: slwlion