Senator Robert Menedez (D.NJ) Asks MLB to Move the All Star Game out of AZ

http://menendez.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/20100510ltr_BaseballAZ.pdf

Given the large numbers of Latino players in baseball (including the minor leagues) it is not surprising that MLB is being called on to use its influence to convince AZ to repeal the new racial profiling law. MLB has a lot of money at stake, however, as half of the Spring training facilities and much of the minor league play involve the state of Arizona.

Here's a really Bad Idea!

Immigration activists urge census boycott
(from boston.com)

"A small but vocal group of advocates is urging illegal immigrants and their supporters nationwide to boycott the 2010 Census to protest the government’s inaction on immigration legislation, a move that, if successful, could cost Massachusetts and other states millions of dollars."

It could also cost them seats in the House of Representatives (Democratic Seats -- likely votes for Comprehensive Immigration Reform).