On the June 17th broadcast of “Face the Nation” on CBS News, Mitt Romney was asked three times whether as President he would accept or rescind President Obama’s executive action to protect hundreds of thousands of DREAMers.  Romney dodged the question three times (see transcript below). The following is a... Continue »
Two new polls show that both Latinos and non-Latinos continue to embrace common sense, federal immigration reform and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.  While some politicians continue to hide from the issue, suggest tentative baby steps forward, or hope the states will step in, the American people are unequivocal: undocumented immigrants... Continue »
Strong Support for Citizenship, Federal Immigration Reform Among All Voters  Two new polls show that both Latinos and non-Latinos continue to embrace common sense, federal immigration reform and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.  While some politicians continue to hide from the issue, suggest tentative baby steps forward, or hope the states... Continue »
As we have documented, both margin and mobilization are of critical importance to determining the impact of Latino voters in the 2012 elections. Today, a range of observers offer advice to President Obama and Republicans on how to improve their numbers with Latinos. Political analyst Charlie Cook examines new... Continue »
As we have documented, both margin and mobilization are of critical importance to determining the impact of Latino voters in the 2012 elections. Today, a range of observers offer advice to President Obama and Republicans on how to improve their numbers with Latinos. Political analyst Charlie Cook examines new... Continue »
Si las elecciones fueran hoy, el presidente Barack Obama y el casi nominado republicano, Mitt Romney, estarían enfrascados en un virtual empate, según un sondeo de NBC, The Wall Street Journal y Telemundo, 47% sobre 43%. Esas cifras demuestran por qué el voto de sectores electorales como los hispanos... Continue »
Originalmente publicada en HuffPost Voces WASHINGTON, D.C. – El virtual nominado presidencial republicano, Mitt Romney, aseguró este miércoles que la crisis educativa que atraviesa el país, que afecta principalmente a los alumnos de minorías, “es el asunto de derechos civiles de nuestra era”. “Estamos en medio de una emergencia... Continue »
As many have noted, Latino vote turnout in November is one of the things that could determine the 2012 presidential race.  There are two choices Latino voters have to make: Whether to vote at all Which candidate to support When it comes to Latino voters, the two parties are... Continue »
Latino Voter Turnout Levels Important to Assess Alongside Head-to-Head Matchup Between Obama & Romney As many have noted, the 2012 presidential race may hinge on Latino voters’ political choices.  But there are two choices Latino voters have to make: 1) whether to vote at all; and 2) which candidate... Continue »
Ron Brownstein captures the results of a new National Journal poll on immigration quite succinctly: “On immigration, most Americans favor the velvet glove—and the iron fist.” For years, anti-immigration groups have exploited Americans’ frustration with the broken immigration system to advance their enforcement-only agenda.  Meanwhile, polls have consistently shown... Continue »