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Hispanics Take Center Stage In 2012 Elections

CHARLOTTE, NC – New Census data indicates Latinos could play a critical role in the 2012 elections. This information comes out just as President Obama hits an all-time low with Hispanic support. And except for Texas Governor Rick Perry, Republican … Continue reading

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Obama, GOP vie for Hispanic vote in 2012 elections

The Census Bureau has released new data providing more evidence that the Hispanic vote could be critical in the 2012 elections. USA Today Related articles 11/9/11: Poll: Hispanic voters support Obama over GOP (boston.com) McCain: Hispanic vote ‘up for grabs’ … Continue reading

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Hispanics Won’t Save Obama in 2012

According to the 2010 Census, there were 308.7 million people residing in the U.S. on April 1, 2010, of which 50.5 million (16 percent) were of Hispanic or Latino origin. Forbes Related articles Why President Obama Is In Puerto Rico … Continue reading

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GOP candidates slow to reach Hispanic voters

Republican leaders have repeatedly stressed the need for their 2012 nominee to win the growing Hispanic vote, but most of the party’s president contenders have no outreach focusing specifically on Hispanics. USA TODAY Related articles Hispanic conservatives keep close eye … Continue reading

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As Latino Voters Go, So Will the 2012 Election

From the Cuban-Americans in Miami to the Mexican-Americans of California, Hispanics in the United States now number more than 50 million strong. Fox News Related articles Latino Voters Key to 2012 Florida Win (politics.blogs.foxnews.com) Latino population boom will have 2012 … Continue reading

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