The 2012 presidential election was barely over when Republicans correctly surmised that their outreach to Latino voters was anemic and they better change course. The focus to date has been entirely on immigration reform – which represents an extremely troubling area for the GOP – but by no means is the only policy area in [...]
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Latino voters and the fiscal cliff: tax increases on wealthy must be included
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Paul Ryan, the national debt and the Latino vote
With the announcement that Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan will be Mitt Romney’s vice presidential nominee everyone is wondering if and how this will change voter opinion, including among Latino voters. As a starting point, I think it is safe to say that Paul Ryan is virtually unknown in the Latino community. Less than 4% of [...]
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Over 80% of Latino voters support tax increases alongside cuts in the debt debate
A new poll released today by impreMedia and Latino Decisions reveals that the August debt deal brokered by President Obama and Republicans in Congress is out of touch with what Latino voters wanted in the debt debate. When asked which approach they prefer to reduce the deficit, 46% of Latino registered voters stated raising taxes [...]
Latino Influence 2012
Latino Decisions and America's Voice Education Fund partnered to produce a dynamic map of Latino influence at the state and national level in the 2012 election. See how Latino voter turnout and party support will pave the way to the White House in November.
