Many believe that the Democratic party will win the Latino vote in November, the question that remains is by how much and what can Republicans do it about…. With traditionally Republican Colorado now in contention, the ever-increasing Latino population may prove decisive in the 2008 election cycle, with both parties striving to add Hispanic votes […]
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Praises the Obama Campaign's Efforts to Reach Latinos
July 30, 2008 By
Many of the members of the CHC that had previously supported Hillary Clinton praised Barack Obama’s efforts to reach out to Latinos. Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama‘s campaign’s decision to use $20 million to reach out to Latino voters has drawn praise from members of Congress. Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus said the campaign’s […]
The Democratic National Committee Unveils 20 Million Dollar Plan to Target Latinos
July 29, 2008 By
20 million dollar plan will be focused on key swing states such as New Mexico and will also include John McCain’s home state of Arizona… Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee are expected to unveil a $20 million investment in Hispanic voter mobilization Tuesday that targets most major battleground states. DNC Chairman Howard Dean said the sum is unprecedented […]
Outrage over Discriminatory Tactics Used by Law Enforcement Officials in Arizona
July 28, 2008 By
In Maricopa, Arizona authorities are using controversial tactics in an effort to curb illegal immigration… Maricopa, which includes Phoenix, is home to more than half of Arizona’s 6.2 million people. It is also the domain of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who is determined to make life miserable for illegal immigrants. Trouble is, “Sheriff Joe,” as he […]
Evangelical Latinos are also Favoring Obama
July 28, 2008 By
Despite the fact that McCain shares the social views of Evangelical Latinos, his party’s depiction of immigrants may to blame for his inability to win their support… McCain’s Latino problem looks to be most pronounced among Protestant Latinos, who had seemed to be the GOP’s doorway into the Hispanic population. From 2000 to 2004, Protestant […]
Why Are Latinos Supporting Obama?
July 25, 2008 By
Further analysis of Pew Hispanic Center poll results reveal that while Obama’s race is seen as an asset among Latinos, McCain’s party affiliation is hurting his chances of winning the Latino vote… The fact that Obama is black appears to be an asset with this constituency. While a majority 53 percent said it wouldn’t make […]
What Impact will Latinos have on Election Day?
July 25, 2008 By
Results of the poll conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center reveal that Barack Obama holds the lead not only among Latino democrats but is also making inroads among Republican Latinos…. There’s no way to predict the real impact of Latinos in the 2008 race, but the campaigns are actively courting the voting bloc. In Thursday’s […]
McCain Losing Big with Latinos
July 24, 2008 By
Results of a recent poll by the Pew Hispanic Center provide bad news for John McCain since Latinos could help determine several swing states… John McCain is winning a paltry 23 percent of the Hispanic vote compared with 66 percent for Barack Obama, according to a large poll released Thursday by the Pew Hispanic Center. […]
AIDS on Among Latinos on the Rise
July 23, 2008 By
Officials are urged to enact educational programs and services aimed specifically at Latinos in order to prevent new cases… “Officials need to stop downplaying or ignoring what’s happening among Latinos,” said Oscar De La O, president of Bienestar, a Latino service organization. “We are at the center of the storm.” Even with the United States […]
Obama Launches New Ad Aimed at Latinos Highlighting his Immigrant Backround
July 23, 2008 By
Barack Obama unveiled a new Spanish-language radio ad today that will air in battleground states with significant Hispanic populations. The spot highlights Obama’s biography and tries to link it to immigrant values. “Some people have power and connections,” the announcer says. “But most of us have to make our own way through life. This is […]
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