The Spanish-language press reports today on the Democrats’ defeat in the House of Representatives, and retention of a reduced majority in the Senate. They also focus on the role of Latino voters in key races, such as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s reelection in Nevada and Jerry Brown’s victory in the California gubernatorial race. While the anti-immigrant rhetoric used by many newly-elected Republicans motivated millions of Latinos to vote for Democrats by historic margins, the Republican majority in the House of Representatives presents an obstacle to passing immigration reform.
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‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: Could Latino Vote Save Dems?; ‘Enemies’ vs. ‘Opponents’; SB 1070 Hearing
Senior White House political adviser David Axelrod notes that early voting by Latinos is at a record high–and predicts that if the trend continues today at the polls, Democrats could save seats in California, Nevada and Colorado. President Obama walks back a comment he made referring to Republicans as “enemies” of the issues that matter to Latinos. And in California, the U.S. Appeals Court hears arguments on whether to uphold a lower court’s injunction of parts of Arizona law SB 1070–or allow the whole law to go into effect.
Immigration Insider | Election Day: Dirty Dozen, March to the Polls
Maribel Hastings talks to voters in Florida, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. Will the attack ads on Latino immigrants suppress the vote, or spur turnout? Tune in Wed. at 1pm to find out. While Majority Leader Reid promises to bring up the DREAM Act in the lame-duck session, Senate Republicans want to know: how much would it cost to deport everyone?
Immigration Insider | One Week Out: Attacks Backfire, Latinos Energized; New GOTV Ads
With one week to go, Angle backtracks on the border. Voter guide shows immigration a key issue in 54 races. Spanish language ad blitz hits NV and CO to turn out Latinos in wake of Republican attacks. Illinois’ Kirk a nightmare on DREAM. DNC announces major Spanish ad buy.
Immigration Insider | 2 Weeks Out: Interest In Voting Up, Ads Tell Nevada Latinos “Don't Vote”
Among Latinos, interest in voting shoots up 10% in one month. A conservative group tries to suppress the growing Latino vote in Nevada, but Univision is refusing to run their ads. Joe Miller hearts East Germany’s approach to border security. Even after stock photo snafu, Angle finds new ways to trip up with Nevada’s Latino (Asian?) voters.
