In this Special Edition of La Plaza’s Guest Blogger Series we have invited Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele to make their case to Latino voters on behalf of their respective parties. Much has been made about the Latino vote in these midterm elections with poll after poll […]
Guest Blogger Series Exclusive Edition: Tim Kaine and Michael Steele “Who Should Latinos Vote for?”
October 29, 2010 By
Political Livelihoods Dependant on Latino Voters
October 25, 2010 By
Another surge of Latino voters like the one in 2008 could save many Democratic candidates in hot water and decide several key races across the country. Last week La Plaza reported that a report released by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) estimates 1 million more Latinos will show up at […]
Guest Blogger Series: Maria Cardona and Alicia Menendez “To Vote is Power”
October 21, 2010 By
As featured in The Hill: This year, Latino voters like many voters, are angry and anxious. But they aren’t stupid. As has been reported widely, a conservative third-party group called “Latinos for Reform,” recently released an ad in which the narrator says: “Don’t vote this November. This is the only way to send [Democrats] a […]
Fox News Site Targets Latinos
October 13, 2010 By
This week, without fanfare, Fox News launched a bilingual version of their news site called FoxNewsLatino.com aimed at the English-speaking Latino audience. Just ahead of the mid-term elections, the site is expected to cover politics along with a wide range of Hispanic-related topics. First day stories included coverage of the trapped Chilean miners and a […]
California GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Meg Whitman May Have Abused Housekeeper
September 30, 2010 By
The issue of illegal immigration took center stage in Meg Whitman’s campaign yesterday after the Republican’s former housekeeper made allegations at a news conference that the gubernatorial candidate “abused” her. Whitman’s former housekeeper of nine years, Nicky Diaz-Santillan, says Whitman “exploited, disrespected, humiliated and emotionally and financially abused” her. Diaz was fired in June 2009. […]
National Hispanic Medical Association Briefs Congress on Childhood Obesity among Hispanics
September 29, 2010 By
On Wednesday, the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) briefed Congress at a hearing over the obesity epidemic impacting Hispanic children. Almost a fifth of Hispanic children in the US are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We are bringing experts to Congress to discuss strategies that work to reduce obesity among […]
Obama and Administration Continue Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
September 29, 2010 By
While on the campaign stump in Albuquerque Tuesday, President Barack Obama said he will continue to fight for comprehensive immigration reform while a White House official in Washington said the debate over the emotional issue may be underway sooner rather than later. President Obama’s comments came as he travels to several states on behalf of […]
Despite Money Advantage and Outreach Efforts, Republicans Have Pushed Away CA Latinos Voters
September 28, 2010 By
In a year when Democratic candidates have been struggling in the usually reliable “blue state” of California, a new poll shows that despite attempts Latino voters may decide some of the closes races in the Democrats’ favor. A new LA Times/ University of Southern California poll found that despite efforts to court Latino voters, California […]
First Puerto Rican Woman to be a US Ambassador Sworn In
September 23, 2010 By
Maria del Carmen Aponte became the first Puerto Rican woman to serve as a US Ambassador when she was sworn in the position yesterday. Aponte, who will serve in the Republic of El Salvador, was nominated by President Obama to fill the post in December of last year. As previously reported in La Plaza, her […]
Palin-Supported Latina Wins Republican Primary in New Mexico
June 3, 2010 By
In what will be only the third all-female gubernatorial race in US history, Susana Martinez won the Republican primary race on Tuesday night to challenge Democrat and current Lt. Governor, Diane Denish in New Mexico. Martinez, who is currently the Dona Ana County District Attorney, won 51 percent of the vote in a five-person race […]
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