New Jersey’s Latinos are leaning toward Clinton - ‘Charismatic’ Obama may draw younger voters, but most recognize senator next door

Along French Street, a heavily Hispanic enclave near Rutgers University, the mention of Barack Obama’s name brings blank stares from most people. But Hillary Rodham Clinton’s name evokes broad smiles and unwavering enthusiasm from most Spanish-speaking residents of this central New Jersey city.

“I think she’ll win and she’ll give Hispanics a lot of help,” said Jose Manuel, who was washing the windows of a jewelry store.

Trinidad Galvez, who works in a shop that sells first-communion dresses and other gifts, said the New York senator would defend the rights of immigrants and Hispanics.”*

*From: http://www.chron.com
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