Iraq War Is Key Election Issue For New Mexico Hispanics

s the presidential candidates court the Latino vote, they are looking to New Mexico.

Hispanics make up nearly 40 percent of the state’s electorate. While they are largely registered Democrats, many crossed party lines in 2004 to help President Bush win that state. Part of that vote was supporting the president in a time of war.”*

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