The impact of the 'Latino vote' beyond Texas

Erik1421 · 05-29-2012, 01:27 PM

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(CNN) - By now, it has been established that Latino voters are a diverse group and a crucial electorate that will help determine the next president of the United States.

But here is what's new to know about the impact of Latino voters: It will be felt in places one might not expect.

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It comes as no surprise that for Latinos, just as for all Americans, improving the economy is a top concern. But how candidates speak about immigration, even as most Latinos are American citizens, have shaped conversation and discussion that are informing how Latinos vote. Of particular interest has been support of the DREAM Act, a bill that offers a path to citizenship for some minors who entered the country illegally.

http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/...ing/?hpt=hp_c1

From another recent CNN Article

I'm a successful entrepreneur but might get deported

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Mexican-born Mireles, 25, is among nearly 2 million immigrants in the United States illegally who were brought here as children by their parents.
Without a path to residency or citizenship, these immigrants are prevented from getting regular jobs without lying or obtaining fake papers. Many are forced to become entrepreneurs. But increasingly hostile state laws have relegated these small businesses to the shadows, making it harder for them to prosper.
On the rise: Immigrant entrepreneurs
Although most remain quiet about their legal status, a few entrepreneurs have decided to speak to CNNMoney about the dilemma. They hope to change the tone of the immigration debate, one they see as bitter and xenophobic.

http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/29/smal...rs-immigrants/

IamAman · 05-29-2012, 02:16 PM

They just need to register and vote. There is no excuse that Republicans have such dominance when there are so many Latinos who are US Citizens.

DA User · 05-29-2012, 05:20 PM

Latinos will decide who will run Congress and who becomes President.

Kevin1is7lucky · 05-30-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DA User

Latinos will decide who will run Congress and who becomes President.

-____________________- Sure man, sure.

DA User · 05-30-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin1is7lucky

-____________________- Sure man, sure.

That is why Rubio wants to pass the Dream Act.

Dres2011 · 05-30-2012, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DA User

That is why Rubio wants to pass the Dream Act.

I'm gonna predict it now.

96% of the Black vote will be for Romney.

hollisterco · 05-30-2012, 05:18 AM

u forgot its called the SLEEPING GIANT, and many joke abuot wether itll ever wake up, all the immigration rallies from 08 to now did have an effect, but it wasnt noticeable except for durbin, that was good, the thing is texas is like 60% latino or whatever, yet the whole state is red, aka theyre not voting

DA User · 05-31-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dres2011

I'm gonna predict it now.

96% of the Black vote will be for Romney.

Based on what source?

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Originally Posted by hollisterco

u forgot its called the SLEEPING GIANT, and many joke abuot wether itll ever wake up, all the immigration rallies from 08 to now did have an effect, but it wasnt noticeable except for durbin, that was good, the thing is texas is like 60% latino or whatever, yet the whole state is red, aka theyre not voting

There are Latinos are are Republicans. This also depends on how much of that like 60% are USC.

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