Univision postpones debate after GOP candidates ignore invites

“The debate was to be broadcast from coast to coast, with questions in Spanish and simultaneous translations piped into candidates’ ears. Analysts touted the invitation as a landmark opportunity for Republican presidential hopefuls to woo a huge Hispanic audience and collect their contributions.

But prominent Spanish-language network Univision conceded last week that it would postpone a Sept. 16 forum among Republican presidential contenders after only one candidate ”” Arizona Sen. John McCain ”” announced he would attend. Now, as a full house of Democratic hopefuls gear up for their Spanish-language debate on Sunday, political observers question whether the GOP is turning a cold shoulder to a crucial voting bloc.”

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