Latinos: The Most Desired Voters in Texas

Like Latin lovers, the Democratic presidential candidates court the votes of Texas Latinos, reports Spanish-language Rumbo newspaper.

The state primary on March 4, and another the same day in Ohio will be crucial in deciding the Democratic nominee. Texas has the second most democratic delegates of any state, and 25 percent of voters are Hispanics, so the candidates are putting all their meat on the Texas grill. Barack Obama, after his rash of ten consecutive primary victories, comes with momentum, but meets the challenge of making himself known in the state. Hillary Clinton, not considered the favorite after a recent campaign shakeup, has a long history with Texas voters, especially Latinos.

“The Clinton campaign has always been active in the Latino community, and intends to continue having a strong presence,” said Clinton spokesperson Fabiola Rodríguez-Ciampoli”*

*From: http://news.ncmonline.com
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