The gutsy decision that saved Harry Reid’s career and made him a hero to Latinos
The gutsy decision that saved Harry Reid’s career and made him a hero to Latinos
*I’m torn by this article. On the one hand, it gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the Latino vote is transforming the political machinations at high levels. On the […]
New Poll: Chicago Latino Voters and the Race for Mayor
*This is outstanding for two reasons: First, because it shows an accurate picture of the preferences of Chicago Latino voters; and second because of the way it was done. The […]
U.S. top court rejects challenge to Wisconsin voter ID law
*This does not bode well in the battle to defend voting rights. VL By Lawrence Hurley, Reuters (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to Wisconsin’s […]
Democrats look to rebuilding Latino base after 2014 drubbing
*A problem with this story – and others like it reporting the same “obtained facts” – is that it’s written as if the lesson for Democrats is new, as if […]
Snapshot: DNC and GOP are both clueless about Latino politics
*Two stories, a snapshot of U.S. Latino politics: 70 percent of Latinos voted for the President Obama in 2012. Only 1.7 percent of the total $500 million spent by DNC […]
New evidence shows election officials are biased against Latino voters
*This goes beyond Voter ID, this is about elections officials’ attitudes and actions towards Latino voters. It’s startling to know that a total of 8,000 people control the administration of […]
Finalists revealed: VL Innovators Challenge
*Check it out, this is transformative energy. Nine Latin@ project finalists that use tech to change lives and futures. The winners will be awarded $500,000.00 in grants. Look through the […]
Will Latinos Desert Democrats during the Mid-Term Election?
By Dr. Henry Flores, NewsTaco The short and quick answer to this question is “no.” The reasons are innumerable and I have pointed them out here before. But, it appears […]
Latino Voters on Midterm Elections, Immigration, and 2016 Presidential Contenders
*A new poll shows 48% of Latinos will vote to support the Latino community; 44% will vote to support a political party. VL By Matt Barretto, Latino Decisions Washington, DC […]
Coalition Of 50 Hispanic Groups Aims To ‘Deliver Record Latino Turnout’ For Midterms
*Maria Teresa Kumnar: “We are calling [on] American Latinos to rise above our political differences and to unite as a community this November.” What do you think? Possible? VL By […]
