Hispanic leaders caution Clinton

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By MICHAEL GORMLEYThe Associated Press

Patti Solis Doyle ALBANY, N.Y. -- Two New York Hispanic leaders said they would be upset if Hillary Clinton's Hispanic campaign manager was replaced because of primary losses they believe should be blamed on former President Clinton and others.

Patti Solis Doyle, whose parents were Mexican immigrants, stepped down as Clinton's campaign manager this weekend as Clinton was losing five Democratic contests to Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. Clinton has said Doyle's decision was a personal response to a grueling campaign, not about job performance. She added that Doyle would remain a senior adviser.

In a letter to Clinton dated Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, State Sen. Ruben Diaz Jr. and Assemblyman Jose Peralta, both New York City Democrats, wrote that they are inclined to believe the explanation, but "it will be very troubling to many if somehow we later find that she left her post under pressure because of the recent primary losses your campaign suffered."

Clinton has received solid majorities from Hispanic voters. They helped her win California and she is counting on them again March 4 in Texas.

Doyle responded: "This is my decision, my choice, my timing."



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