Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection at the end of his current term after 18 years in that office. One of three Republican Latinos currently serving in Congress, Diaz-Balart is known for his strong stance in favor of the Cuban embargo. He is reported to be “seriously considering” […]
Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Announces he will not seek reelection in January
February 11, 2010 By
New Report Highlights Growing Strength of Latino Electorate
February 10, 2010 By
A report released Monday by America’s Voice, an immigration reform advocacy group, highlights the increasing importance of the Latino vote. The report outlines 40 specific midterm elections where Latinos could have a significant impact on the the result. “Most politicians understand the importance of the Latino vote in presidential years, but what we’re saying is […]
Voto Latino Launches Census Campaign for Latino Youth
February 4, 2010 By
Check out why actor Wilmer Valderrama thinks it is critical for Latinos to participate in the 2010 Census. On Wednesday, actor Wilmer Valderrama joined members of Congress and national Hispanic leaders at the Capitol Hill launch of Voto Latino’s census campaign, “Be Counted, Represent!”. Reps. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), and Michael Honda (D-Calif.) […]
California Democrats decide whether or not to confirm Latino Republican as Lieutenant Governor
February 3, 2010 By
On Wednesday, February 3rd, the California Senate held its first hearing on whether to confirm state Senator Abel Maldonado as lieutenant governor. Democrats, who control the California legislature, are weighing their choice cautiously; on one hand, they would be handing the state’s second highest office to a Republican, but on the other hand it would […]
Latino Business Leaders meet with Congress to push for Climate Legislation
February 3, 2010 By
On February 2nd and 3rd, business leaders from around the country convened in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress and voice their support for comprehensive climate and clean energy legislation in 2010. The group included several prominent Latino business leaders who support climate legislation that will limit emissions and create incentives for the […]
Marco Rubio’s challenge to Charlie Crist in the Senate Primaries is Rattling the Florida Republican Party
January 25, 2010 By
The hotly contested Republican primary for Florida’s senatorial race is rattling the party and dividing the loyalties of its apparatchiks as well as its constituents. What was once a presumed nomination for Governor Charlie Crist has become a tight and controversial race between the governor and the former Speaker of the Florida State House, Marco […]
Comentarios from Maria Cardona: “Latinos to GOP Conservatives: Be careful!”
June 5, 2009 By
Prominent conservative leaders are crazed looking for ways to bring down President Obama’s first nominee to the Supreme Court – Judge Sonia Sotomayor – who is the most experienced and best prepared jurist in 100 years. She also happens to be Latina. Newt Gingrich and conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh have called her a racist. Former […]
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