A voting group that gave overwhelming support to George Bush in 2004 ,now supports the Democratic candidate. In a year when Latinos seems to be leaning towards the Democratic party, this was a group that McCain hoped he could hold on to. They are a minority within a minority but in this year’s White House […]
The Latino Education Crisis: Possible Solutions to a Complicated Issue
October 15, 2008 By
Drop out rates for Latinos have remained high, particularly among immigrant students who many times face tremendous obstacles to obtain an education. Most studies indicate that those trends will continue unless dramatic steps are taken in the next few years. Latinos are posed to become the ethnic majority in the United States in the upcoming […]
In the Face of Economic Uncertainty,Immigration Issue has Become a Non-Issue on the Campaign Trail
October 14, 2008 By
Just a year ago, immigration was a volatile political issue that consumed Congress and ignited passions among Americans on both sides of the debate. These days the presidential candidates barely mention the topic on the campaign trail. The nation’s fundamental immigration problems have not been fixed. And with the economy contracting, Americans are likely to […]
Why Barack Obama's Health Care Plan is Good for Latinos
October 10, 2008 By
Guest Blogger: John A Perez, Democratic Nominee for California’s 46th Assembly District In recent weeks we have all been hearing about new economic lows every day. Jobs are disappearing by the thousands every day across this country. Home foreclosures are up, huge banks are failing and nearly every economic indicator points to trouble or bad […]
The Time for Latinos is NOW
October 9, 2008 By
Hispanic organizations have been working tirelessly this year to increase voter participation among the Hispanic community. If Latino turnout exceeds expectations it may mean that the phrase “sleeping giant” may be laid to rest once and for all… Elections are a time of accountability, a time when the values of presidential candidates are judged by […]
PBS Documentary Focuses on Crucial Hispanic Vote
October 8, 2008 By
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqhiayif-JU] A new PBS documentary will cast a spotlight on the crucial role of U.S. Hispanic voters in picking the next president of the United States. As the race between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama grows increasingly intense and heated, both campaigns are expending large sums of money, time and attention on the burgeoning […]
New Hispanic Citizens: Increasing the Power of the Latino Vote
October 7, 2008 By
On a muggy afternoon in Miami, more than 3,000 immigrants, most of them Hispanic, wave flags, cheer and weep as they swear to protect and defend the United States of America as its newest citizens. Moments later, dozens of volunteers from the Democratic and Republican parties swoop down on the new citizens as they file […]
Majority of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Voted Against Bailout this Past Monday
October 2, 2008 By
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus, 40 percent of whose members are fellow Californians of Ms. Pelosi, voted 12 to 8 against the bailout. Speaker Nancy Pelosi normally enjoys warm relations with members of the House’s black and Hispanic caucuses, but a large number of them revolted Monday against legislation, which she supported, to rescue the financial […]
Barack Obama and Joe Biden Discuss the Importance of Latino Voters
October 1, 2008 By
Barack Obama and Joe Biden sat down for an interview with Univision’s Jorge Ramos this past Monday. During this interview the Democratic ticket assured Latino voters they will play an important role in next month’s election. Both candidates agreed that Latino voters will play a decisive role in states such as New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado […]
Latino Voters May Decide Senate Race in Colorado
September 30, 2008 By
Mark Udall (Pictured left) and Bob Schaffer (right) chose two very different approaches when it came to courting Latino voters in Colorado. It seems that Mark Udall’s approach may have the been the most successful… The growing influence of Latino voters is visible not only in the Presidential election but in statewide elections as well. […]
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