Keeping an eye on future Latino politicians
By now you already know it’s an election year. I just thought I would remind you, in case the plethora of televised debates hasn’t already clued you in. While there are no Latinos on this year’s...
View ArticleMitt Romney is not being Latino
Recently, Latinos were greeted with a sense of hope. Despite our presence in North America predating the thirteen British colonies, or the fact that we’re the largest minority in the country, Latinos...
View ArticleRomney’s possible road to victory (with Latino support)
With the primary results of Super Tuesday propelling former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney into a comfortable lead in the race for the Republican nomination, it is becoming increasingly clear that...
View ArticleRepublicans and Democrats court the Latino vote in 2012
It is estimated that more than 22 million Hispanics will be eligible to vote in 2012 and that voter turnout could be as high as 12 million. Not only are Latinos the fastest growing block voters, they...
View ArticleHow speaking Spanish can be a political advantage
The Republican and Democratic national conventions saw many instances where the Spanish language was used. Both parties are using this strategy to obtain the valuable Latino vote. However, this could...
View ArticleCan Senator Portman be considered an ally now?
On Thursday, March 14th Republican Senator Rob Portman from Ohio expressed his support for gay marriage, the only current Republican Senator to do so, after a process which started with his son coming...
View ArticleElian Gonzalez Grown Up, Leaves Cuba, Speaks About ‘Uncle Fidel’
Fourteen years after he made headlines as the subject of a bitter international custody battle, Gonzalez spoke to the media on Tuesday. It’s his first trip abroad since the U.S. government removed him...
View ArticleEfforts being made to win back Latino voters
LIBRE, a non-partisan organization that’s mission is to help Latinos by teaching them about economic principles and values, is currently holding different events throughout the U.S., but with...
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