TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! LATINO POLITICAL SIGN BATTLE FOR NORTHEAST CONTINUES!!!

Here is an interesting development that has occurred AFTER TKC EXCLUSIVE REPORTING of Missouri House District 40 Candidate Speaking on The Topic Of Immigration.

Well, reports to TKC indicate that in the aftermath of a TKC post Royster elaborated on his position more clearly and now firmly opposes the racial profiling aspect of the recent, controversial immigration Arizona law. I haven't heard him mention "Comprehensive Immigration Reform" which is the standard talking point for Democrats across the nation but he's probably closer than he was on the subject.

Even more hilariously, there's a battle for political sign supremacy on Independence Avenue.

After the jump, I'm including the presser from the Royster camp.

HOWEVER, I have to admit that I LOATHE any talk about political signs . . . Which are pretty much visual clutter that only prove divisive from my perspective.

But I wanted to see for myself, and TKC can confirm that Royster has the edge when it comes to Latino Biz Political signage.

TKC BREAKING NEWS!!! ROYSTER EVEN HAS A HUGE SIGN ON DISPLAY AT SUPER POLLO!!!

But, because I need a break from all this political bullshit, yesterday I walked into the iconic Dairy Queen owned by John and Esther McMurray and noticed their take on this subject which speaks volumes and has been adopted by shops of all ethnic persuasions on Independence Ave . . . Because, thankfully, some businesses and people endure in Northeast despite local politics.


Royster Calls on Rizzo to Quit Scamming Latino's In Northeast

At Least 5 restaurant and business owners claim Rizzo lied to get them to sign a document and are now concerned

Historic Northeast Kansas City, MO--- In a statement today, Democrat Will Royster’s Campaign Manager Chris Moreno, is calling on his opponent John Rizzo to stop scamming Latino business owners. This after reports have come in from numerous business owners on Independence Avenue that claim, John Rizzo, and two others entered their store and asked them to take down Will Royster’s signs falsely claminig that at a forum sponsored by Northeast News, Royster would “close down the border and deport all Latinos”.

Rizzo then placed a paper in front of the business owners and told them to sign their name and business, and that he would have the KC Hispanic News and Notheast News contact them to verify the facts told to them by Rizzo. This action has troubled many business owners in Northeast.

“As Will Royster’s campaign manager and a second generation Mexican-American with roots in Northeast, I am appalled by the actions of J.J. Rizzo. As a predatory lender for TMJJ Inc. he has exploited and repossessed the dreams of Latino families in Northeast for years. Now as a candidate he has stooped to a new low, personally scamming them into signing a document, that he can use to either punish them for not supporting his campaign or use to place on yet another negative mail piece, attacking Will Royster without their permission. Either way, J.J. Rizzo needs to apologize to these business owners and to the Latino Community for such shameful actions,” said Chris Moreno.

Royster’s campaign was contacted yesterday by several business owners including the owners of Taqueria Mexico, Carnicera y Taqueria, and three other businesses on Independence Avenue, all verifying the same story. They expressed to the campaign that they were concerned as to what the Rizzo campaign would do with the signatures and felt it was wrong what the Rizzo campaign was doing to Latino businesses.

Will Royster’s campaign staff is Latino. His Campaign Manager Chris Moreno, served as Political Director for Jay Nixon for Governor, a member of Governor Nixon’s Transition Team and as a Liaison to the Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations. His family has roots in the 40th House District. Royster is endorsed by several Latino leaders including, KC School Board Member Crispin Rea, longtime Northeast residents Mike Hernandez, HOJE Member Jerry Morales, and Former UAW Local 31 Vice-President Dave Moreno. He also has the endorsement of current Historic Northeast State Representative John Burnett, who has been a friend to the Latino community for years.

"This is yet one more reason why the people of Northeast are tired of my opponent. I hope he will take the high road and apologize to the Latino Community. After hearing this news from several owners, my campaign immediately contacted several leaders in the Latino community and feel confident that the message is being delivered to all business owners not to fall for this scam by J.J. Rizzo," said Will Royster, Democrat for State Representative.

Will Royster has served his nation as a decorated Navy attack pilot, with great honor and nearly lost his life after being shot down. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a Bachelors Degree in Finance. He then attended Middlebury College and the London School of Economics and Political Science where he received Executive Education certificates. Will is also the Vice-President of the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood, Vice-Chairman of Friends of the KC Museum, a Member of the Independence Avenue Commission, Landmark Commission and many more committees throughout Kansas City. For more information on Will Royster, you can visit his website at www.NortheastforRoyster.com

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