Hispanic political influence grows

“Taco and sombrero politics is the popular approach of the Democratic and Republican Parties toward the largest minority group in America. It is guaranteed that as presidential elections roll in every four years, candidates will eventually put on a sombrero and dance to mariachi music to incite the Hispanic vote. Such lack luster antics by high-ranking politicians do little, if anything, to heighten support within this growing community. Do they really want the Hispanic vote?

Hispanics living in America want the materialization of the American Dream. They aspire to have access to affordable education and a good economy that will enhance their lifestyles. The ever-present topics of racism, immigration and Latin American politics are also highly influential in the vote of Hispanics. According to the Kaiser Foundation’s 2002 National Survey of Latinos, one out of every three Hispanics have not completed high school or its equivalent. Whoever wishes to win the vote of Hispanics must address these issues with tangible solutions rather than mockeries. Educating the youth is the path to a better future.”

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