News (Noticias) for Election 2008
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March 9, 2009
Striking new research shows dying blacks and Hispanics have much steeper treatment costs than whites, sobering evidence that racial health-care differences continue right up until death.
December 10, 2008
McCain outreach chief sought Hispanic vote – Juan Hernandez
December 5, 2008
On Wednesday, Republican congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen got a call from President-elect Barack Obama, didn’t believe it was him, and hung up on him. Twice.
November 29, 2008
Obama, los latinos y el gabinete
November 25, 2008
New Post-Election Survey Provides In-Depth Analysis of Latino Vote – NALEO
Volusia County’s Supervisor of Elections is being sued by a voter who says ballots should be available in Spanish for Puerto Rican citizens who do not speak English. – Florida
November 21, 2008
Loyalty, Engagement And The Hispanic Vote
November 20, 2008
Hispanic Republicans Assess Their Party’s Failure in 2008
November 19, 2008
Hispanics Came On Board For Obama In General Election
November 18, 2008
Not So Fabuloso: Latinos and Proposition 8
November 17, 2008
Latino voters bolted to Obama in key states after McCain dropped own immigration reform plan
Latinos helped elect Barack Obama and hope he won’t forget them
The first draft of history on the 2008 election already has concluded that the dismal economy did in John McCain. But what about the issue that was barely mentioned during the final months of the campaign – immigration? Nothing accounts as precisely for Sen. McCain’s margin of defeat as the math on immigration voting
November 12, 2008
Politics pays off for Spanish TV – Greater access to candidates and an influx of ad revenue from political spots have boosted visibility — and the bottom line — for Spanish-language media in this year’s presidential race.
Between 2004 and 2008, Hispanic voters INCREASED as a percentage of the electorate in the following battlegrounds: AZ (+4), CO (+5), IA (+2), IN (+2), MI (+1), MN (+2), MO (+1), MT (+3), NV (+5), NH (+1), NM (+9), NC (+2), ND (+2), OH (+1), PA (+1), SD (+3), VA (+2), WV (+3), and WI (+1). Between 2004 and 2008, Hispanic voters DECREASED as a percentage of the electorate in the following battlegrounds: FL (-1), GA (-1), NJ (-1)
November 11, 2008
Obama campaign parallels Hispanic political novel written in 2006
During the presidential election Nov. 4, Avery County polling precincts posted inaccurate Spanish instructions in voting booths regarding how to mark a ballot. – North Carolina
How did the GOP lose Latino evangelicals?
Los Angeles’ Barrios Vote Big For Obama For Latinos in LA, the Bradley effect works in reverse, as always.
Greatness is what Hispanic voters in Nevada appear to have achieved — not only because they cast 15 percent of all ballots Nov. 4, making for an unprecedented turnout, but also because more of them supported Democratic candidate Barack Obama, percentage-wise, than almost anywhere in the nation, according to exit polls.
Obama Carried 78% of New Jersey Latinos, Poll Says ; Ranked First Among Heavily Hispanic-populated States
Hispanic voters in Columbia, across U.S. supported Obama
Even Hispanics who liked Clinton voted for Obama
Hispanics celebrate Obama election – by l Gonzalez, president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater St. Louis.
Hispanic voters reveal strength as kingmakers
Latino Vote a New Force in Shaping the Election 2008 Political Map
November 10, 2008
Latino voters turned out in record numbers in Colorado this year, more than doubling their turnout since 2004, according to recent polling data.
November 7, 2008
Former Governor Jim Edgar says the future of the national Republican Party is threatened by its loss of support in the Hispanic community.
In Big Shift, Latino Vote Was Heavily for Obama
Hispanic voters surged this week and swung their support to the Democratic Party, helping flip four states to winner Barack Obama in a trend that poses challenges for Republicans in future elections.
Weeks before Barack Obama won the presidency, he met privately in Washington with his former Democratic rival, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, and Latino political leaders who had fervently backed her bid. The cards were laid upon the table, according to one of the participants. The Hispanic leaders said they expected at least two Latinos to be named to an Obama Cabinet — meeting the standard set by President-elect Bill Clinton in 1992 — but preferred three.
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) Congratulates Governor-elect Luis Fortuño
November 6, 2008
Election 2008 – What Role Did Latinos Play?
Miami’s three Cuban-American congressional Republicans staved off the most serious challenges of their careers Tuesday, crushing Democratic hopes of making major inroads in the traditionally Republican Hispanic community – Reps. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart & Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Mexicans says “Obamanos”
Remarks on Presidential Election 2008
Behind Obama’s Victory: A Major Swing by Latino Voters Back to the Democratic Fold
That Whole Latino Vote Thing : A look at the Numeros – from VivirLatino
Latinos deliver on potential, turn out big for Obama
At last, Hispanic vote rouses itself, changes history in West
‘Remarkable’ Latino support for Obama
Big Turnout of Latino Voters Boosted Obama – Clout of Fastest-Growing U.S. Demographic Group Is Seen Even Outside of Traditional Hispanic Strongholds
McCain Lost Ground with Hispanics, Despite Immigration Stance
Obama first Democrat to win Florida’s Hispanic vote
Hispanic women (aka Latinas) swell ranks of Obama support – Focus on education, health care, economy led to wide margin
What was learned from the 2008 Latino vote – Latina Lista’s observations
Did ICE Assistant Secretary Julie Myers leak the immigration status of Obama’s aunt?
Obama should read between the lines – Latinos matter
November 5, 2008
A Preliminary Analysis of the Hispanic Vote, 2008
Latino Voters Turning Out Strong in Spite of Facing Challenges With the Registration Process
Unprecedented Latino Voter Turnout Plays Critical Role in Early Outcome of the Presidential Election – MarketWatch
Freddy Balsera: ‘How Obama Closed the Deal With Hispanics’
Obama’s Spanish ad suggests great acting skills
Obama won big among Hispanics — with GOP’s help – Florida
Obama wins over nation’s Hispanic voters, exit polls show
Obama owes a debt to Democrats’ growing Hispanic base – If only white Americans had voted in this election, John McCain would be the next president
Latinos are responsible for Obama’s victory in New Mexico and contributed strongly to his margins in Nevada and Colorado.
About two-thirds of Hispanics voted for Obama, decisively surpassing the 53 percent who voted for Democrat John Kerry in 2004, exit polls showed. That year Bush enjoyed a high-water mark of GOP support from Hispanics with 44 percent of the vote from the nation’s fastest growing ethnic group
November 4, 2008
HIRC Struggles Show Immigration’s Failure as a Campaign ‘08 Wedge Issue – House Immigration Reform Caucus (HIRC) members are locked in tough re-election races – there’s a good chance the HIRC could lose 10% of its caucus tomorrow night and up to 20% if a strong Democratic wave develops
A suburban New York county sent an official mailer telling thousands of voters in Spanish that Election Day is Nov. 9, then spent the weekend making automated calls to alert people to the mistake.
Arizona’s Hispanic voters look to Obama – McCain’s shift on immigration policy `disappoints’ many
78% of U.S. Hispanics favor Obama over McCain – Univision/Reuters/Zogby poll released on Tuesday
Spanish, Obama, and Cambio in St. Louis
November 3, 2008
Maná supports Barack Obama Lead vocalist Fher Olvera recently endorsed the Democratic presidential candidate
María Conchita Alonso a favor de John McCain – La actriz expresa su miedo “ante el inminente peligro de apoyar cambios de tipo populista”
Seiu Executive Vice President Eliseo Medina And LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes Encourage Youth Vote
Latinobarómetro US Election Poll: Latin Americans Have Other Concerns
Obama’s “Oportunidad” for college scholarships should include Dream Act students
“Illegal auntie” a sad commentary on GOP desperation
TOP TEN REASONS WHY I’M VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA – La Bloga
Since January, the number of Hispanic voters has grown by more than 50 percent, according to the State Board of Elections. The state’s total number of voters grew by 11 percent – North Carolina
LATV’s lively round-table show ‘Decisión 2008′ aims to draw young Latino voters – Lively debate show ‘Decisión 2008′ invites young Latinos to join the political scene.
The Associated Press is reporting today that Latino Voters in Nevada have been receiving calls from people falsely identifying themselves as “Obama Volunteers” telling them to “cast their ballot over the phone”.
Pennsylvania’s Latino Voters on Obama
Latina Women Get out the Vote for Obama
New U.S. citizens, many of them Hispanic immigrants, say they are excited by the U.S. presidential election and will head to the polls Election Day.
Voter turnout by Hispanics lags in Lubbock, Texas
Lee County’s Hispanic voters urged to show up, be counted – Florida
The Comeback Congressman: Texas Democrat Ciro D. Rodriguez Faces Tight Race, Again
Gov. Richardson hot on campaign trail for Obama
Barack’s Hispanic vote set to conquer New Mexico
Faith vs. Politics: Hispanic Evangelical Voters Still Split
Presidential Candidates Fail to Focus on Hispanic Media – Two thirds of Hispanic newspapers surveyed remain objective; 34% making endorsements, 32% back Obama and 2% support McCain
AP Analysis: Florida Dems gain from Hispanic growth
Obama Picks Up Hispanic Support – Bushes got Latino backing, but trend changing among younger voters.
In Florida, focus falls on turnout, Hispanic vote
Obama’s Hispanic vote: Strong in Miami Email Print Link
October 29, 2008
Latino Voters Still Undecided, Breaking Records – Colorado
Winning the Latino Vote — McCain’s Blunder, Obama’s Advantage
Will Hispanic turnout affect downballot races? – Texas
Latino voters likely to help Obama in swing states
AP Poll: Colorado Hispanics overwhelmingly back Obama
Obama Uses Bi-Lingual Robocall To Target Hispanic Voters
US Hispanic Voters Favor Obama, But Turnout Will Be Key
Hispanics could put Obama over the top – The overlooked demographic could be the Democrat’s key to western states
El voto hispano es crucial: Obama – Ofrece más empleos, menos impuestos y detener embargos
Did You Know? Text Cambio to 62262 to receive regular updates from the campaign in Spanish
Rafael Lopez Poster to be Sold on Obama Website
Yesterday the Obama Campaign announced that they have purchased 30 minutes of airtime on the Spanish Language network, Univision on Wednesday at 8:00pm Eastern and Pacific time and 7:00pm Central and Mountain time. Tune in to see Senator Obama’s message to the American people.
The Obama-Biden campaign released the following Spanish language advertisements yesterday
