Monday, October 15
Panelists:
- Michael McDonald, Associate Professor, George Mason University
- Matt Barreto, Associate Professor, University of Washington and Principal, Latino Decisions
- Vanessa Cardenas, Director, Progress 2050 Action, Center for American Progress Action Fund
- Alfonso Lopez, Delegate, VA House of Delegates
- Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America’s Voice
Click here to see brand-new Virginia Latino vote polling released.
Polling summary:
48% | The percentage of Virginia Latino voters who rank immigration as a top issue that Congress and the President should address (this is HIGHER than Virginia Latino voters who rank jobs/the economy as their most important priority, at 47%) |
86% | Percentage of Virginia Latino voters who say that immigration as a topic is important to their voting decision |
73% | Obama approval rating among Virginia Latino voters |
66% | Percentage of Virginia Latino voters who support Obama’s reelection, compared to 22% supporting Romney |
64% | Percentage of Virginia Latino voters who support Democratic Senatorial candidate Tim Kaine, compared to 24% supporting Republican George Allen |
57% | Percentage of Virginia Latino voters who say that President Obama’s deferred action policy makes them more enthusiastic about Obama |
43% | Percentage of Virginia Latino voters who say that Mitt Romney’s support of self-deportationand harsh anti-immigrant laws makes them less enthusiastic about Romney |
66% | Percentage of Virginia Latino voters who say they know someone who is an undocumented immigrant |
54% | Percentage of Virginia Latino voters who say they know a DREAMer |
93% | Percentage of Virginia Latino voters who say they are enthusiastic about voting in November |
Watch the video recording of the panel discussion here: