Kevin de Leon

May 1, 2008 - 9:47pm

Nunez, other Hispanic power faces speak at L.A. May Day rally; Mexican congressman booed

Thursday's immigration rights rally in Los Angeles: Photo by Getty ImagesThursday's immigration rights rally in Los Angeles: Photo by Getty Images

Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez addressed Thursday's smaller-than-expected May Day rally in downtown Los Angeles, his blue shirt looking crisp and every hair in place as he spoke in Spanish and then English to voters and future citizens who will vote.

He joined in the chant of si, se puede! (Yes, we can!), which rounded out the brief appearances by some of California's top Hispanic legislators. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa did not participate in the rally which instead showcased other Chicano power faces such as Nunez, 22nd District State Senator Gil Cedillo and 45th District Assemblyman Kevin de Leon.

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