Karl Rove on immigration – “I don't want my 17-year-old son to have to pick tomatoes”

If the Republicans are serious in courting Hispanic voters then they would be best from making juvenile and insensitive comments like those mentioned last week by Karl Rove (image). The White House advisor tried to defend the president’s immigration proposals by saying the following nugget of wisdom:

“I don’t want my 17-year-old son to have to pick tomatoes or make beds in Las Vegas.”

Rove’s bout with foot-in-mouth syndrome was confirmed by the White House though a spokesman claimed that Rove’s remark was taken out of context. Regardless, it was a very stupid and irresponsible thing to say especially for someone so close to President Bush.

Links- USA TODAY, rawstory.com, Andrew Sullivan: The Daily Dish

Image- firedoglake.com