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April 15, 2008

McCain Plea to Hispanics Dismays Anti-Immigration Republicans

April 14, 2008

Hablan español at City Hall – Los Angeles council members are learning to speak to a growing constituency. Sometimes the efforts can be embarrassing (but not embarazada).

Why Isn’t Sen. John McCain Responding to Latino Bloggers? (Latina Lista)

Michael Ramos-Lynch ‘09: Gov. Carcieri’s new immigration order: one step closer to a police state – Rhode Island

April 12, 2008

In Searching for New Job, Alberto Gonzales Sees No Takers

April 10, 2008

Pennsylvania Senate approves bill to keep public benefits from illegal immigrants

English-only ruling draws fire – Iowa voting forms in languages other than English violated a 2002 state law

Missouri House backs curbs on illegal immigrants – (looks like Missouri might be going the way of Oklahoma – makes me want to move out this state)

Latino political analyst Federico Subervi discusses Latinos in media at Southern Illinois University

Democrats spending more on Spanish-language presidential ads

April 9, 2008

DCYF director, Patricia Martinez issues apology to Rhode Island’s Governor – (but was she really wrong?)

April 8, 2008

Tropical decay blights McCain’s Panama birthplace – Did you know he was born in Panama?

April 7, 2008

Illegal immigration debate to figure in some Rhode Island church services – Boston.com

April 2, 2008

Did You Know? The Bush administration says it’ll bypass dozens of laws to finish construction of a fence along the Mexican border.

Missouri Senate passes immigration bill on voice vote; one more vote will send it to House

Environmental Laws to Be Waived for Fence – Lawmaker Accuses Administration of Abusing Authority to Build Barrier at Mexican Border

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates And ACLU File Lawsuit To End Illegal Delays In Processing Citizenship Applications

April 1, 2008

Arizona guest-worker program hits snag

Few Hispanics support Bush’s war

New Synovate Study Shows Hispanic Voters Have Views Similar to Whites, Blacks and Asians in the US – Except on Immigration and the War in Iraq

March 31, 2008

A Bush Cuba advisor resigns over alleged funds misuse – Felipe Sixto

Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon: Arpaio immigration raids are ‘made-for-TV stunts’

March 28, 2008

Carson minister targets Latino judges to make way for Filipinos – Los Angeles

Los Angeles Votes Against Anti Immigrant Legislation

Governor Carcieri yesterday signed a six-point executive order he said will enable “a vast array of state government agencies” to address illegal immigration in Rhode Island

March 26, 2008

Mario Solis-Marich: A Call for Democratic Unity to Latino Voters

March 25, 2008

Puerto Rico Moves Up Primary – (switches from caucus to primary)

March 24, 2008

Arizona Legislation Prohibits Renting To Illegal Immigrants

Gov. Richardson Defends His Endorsement Of

March 21, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Endorsing Obama

March 20, 2008

Univision PAC Contributes To Prominent Foe of Unauthorized Immigration

López Obrador returns to Mexican spotlight

‘Say it in English’ bill moves forward – Oklahoma

March 18, 2008

Governor signs bill cracking down on illegal immigration – Utah

March 17, 2008

Missouri treasurer misread illegal immigration study – Sarah Steelman

Post-mortems begin for immigration bill – Indiana

Civic-minded residents told to reach out to Hispanics – (some interesting numbers on Hispanic voters – or lack of – in North Carolina)

Did You Know? President Reagan had the Hispanic vote in mind when he granted roughly 3 million illegal immigrants amnesty in 1986.

McCain Must Appease both Hispanics and Conservatives on Immigration

March 13, 2008

Immigration Matters: Progressives Fight Back on Immigration – NAM

Thousands won’t get to vote because of citizenship backlog

March 11, 2008

Puerto Rico statehood champion quitting politics – Sen. Pedro Rossello

Temple educator Heidi A. Ramirez confirmed to Philadelphia School Reform Commission

NYC Soccer Tacos Survive Rules Crackdown

Wooing the Hispanic Vote – Hispanic voters are used to being wooed rather unevenly by presidential candidates, most of whom have shown few signs that they get them.

Recently, CNN’s Bill Schneider explained Texas’ ”two-step” voting process by using the metaphor of a Mexican combination plate and quipped that both ”give you heartburn.”

Opportunity is there for McCain to score with Hispanic voters

Unless it gets a last-minute push, a proposed crackdown on illegal immigration appears headed for the legislative graveyard. – Indiana

March 10, 2008

Illegal immigrants slip as hot voter issue – “With Sen. John McCain clinching the Republican nomination, immigration essentially has become a non-issue in presidential debates”

March 9, 2008

Latinos Seek Citizenship in Time for Voting

Taste for NAFTA sours – Ohio alone lost a net 50,000 jobs as a result of NAFTA, according to a 2006 analysis

Immigration crackdowns in Irving, Farmers Branch followed rise in Latino students – Texas

March 6, 2008

US.government makes European-owned Cuba websites vanish

Republicans Propose New Package of Immigration Enforcement Proposals – Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

LA Times noted McCain touts his work on immigration bill as appealing to Latinos — but not that he no longer supports it

U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez: 50 percent Hispanic vote needed – (to become the next President)

Did You Know? One of every five votes in Texas was cast by a Latina for the primaries

Hispanic Women Outvote Men in Texas

Ex-Waco mayor, Hispanic leader Ruben Santos dies

March 5, 2008

Did You Know? Sometime in the coming months, a single music label, Universal Music, will control almost half of the U.S. Latin music marketplace. – because of recent laws

Superdelegate Profile: Casa Blanca’s Jerome Wiley Segovia

A Mexican Take on the Primary Race

Texans ponder where superhighway might take them – the Trans-Texas Corridor or the so-called NAFTA Superhighway – (I haven’t seen much on this but it is important)

How Clinton Won Texas: Hispanic Media Weigh In

Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman declares illegal immigrants cost state at least $26 million a year – (immigration playing part in race for Governor)

Immigration: New bills, old borders

Young Latino Voters on the Rise

Did You Know? In Texas, Clinton also won among younger Latinos. She received 53 percent of votes from Hispanics who are 18 to 29 years old.

Clinton squeaks past Obama on Hispanic vote, final week

Did You Know? In Texas, Clinton held a two-to-one advantage over Obama with Hispanic voters

February 28, 2008

Clinton rejects Dallas Hispanic leader Callejo’s comments about Obama

1,200 in El Paso hear George Lopez back Obama

Immigration vote today puts House in spotlight – Indiana

February 27, 2008

Richard Montoya: Watch Latina Women Raise their Voice for Obama

San Jose State University students, legal and illegal, plan grass-roots voter registration campaign

Comedian George Lopez Coming to Valley for Obama – Texas

Guerra: Candidates need to give Hispanics a reason to vote

Wait May Foil Immigrants’ Right To Vote

February 26, 2008

Kansas opens debate on illegal immigration

Poll is reality check on Latino vote

Two Factors Forebode Clinton Loss in Texas: Young Latino Voters and Machismo Latina Lista

Interactive Map: The Latino Vote in 2008 – (great info tool)

Senate passes anti-illegal aliens measure – Utah

Our Flagging Faith in the GOP – LOS EVANGELICOS

February 25, 2008

Pew Hispanic Center Report: The Hispanic Vote in the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primaries

Bush Administration Seeks To Curtail Labor Protections From the Guest Worker H-2A Program | LULAC

New Tactics to Control Immigration Are Unveiled – (virtual fence, tech and high fines)

Obama pledges self-determination to Puerto Rico – with independence as an option

Did You Know that on this date: In 1917, Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship as President Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act.

Puerto Rico’s Political Melodrama Plays On, With Its Governor in the Lead Role

‘Fidel Castro: My Life’ by Fidel Castro and Ignacio Ramonet – Translated

Mayor’s former girlfriend returns to L.A. media as radio co-host

No Longer in Race, Richardson Is a Man Pursued

Puerto Rico looming large in DNC

Florida’s Three Cuban Representatives Face Challenges

Texas Hispanics Face a Tough Choice in Primary

Immigration laws send Hispanics elsewhere – 2 states (Arizona & Oklahoma) that approved crackdowns have seen an exodus of illegals – Is Indiana Next?

The Mauro Factor – Garry Mauro working for Hillary in Texas

February 21, 2008

Georgia Lawmakers Work To Make English The State’s Official Language

Texas Latino voters younger than statewide average

Texas Latinos are not monolithic in the way they get their news and information either. In the 2006 gubernatorial election, where Latinos made up 18 percent of voters, almost two-thirds of them said that English language television, newspaper, radio and the internet were the media sources that most influenced their votes, according to the William C. Velasquez Institute, which studies Latino voting behavior.

Texas Latino community plays hard to get

February 20, 2008

Perspective: A detailed look at Castro’s rise, decades in power

Dolores Huerta Chooses Clinton Over Obama

Latino leader upset over change in political tide – South Carolina

Battle for Texas Latino vote challenges conventional wisdom – Some analysts say Clinton is the front-runner, but a new report shows Obama has erased her advantage among Latinos.

Did You Know? Analysts say Hispanics make up about 35 percent to 40 percent of Democratic primary voters but might account for considerably more on March 4 if Texas mirrors the record turnouts in other states.

Border Fence To Bypass Property Of Wealthy Bush Donor – Dallas billionaire Ray L. Hunt

February 19, 2008

Garcia: Clinton’s fire wall is curling smoke

Hillary and Hispanics in Texas

Castro’s Move Talk of the Town in Miami

Fidel Castro resigns as Cuban president after nearly half-century in power

February 18, 2008

Advocates alarmed by Rell plan to cut Medicaid interpreter funds – Connecticut

Hispanics Fight At-Large Voting System – Port Chester, New York

Play the Race Card At Your Own Peril

Immigration is not just simple arithmetic – Delaware

The Spotlight Falls on Scholars of Hispanic Politics

White Men Hold Superdelegate Power Balance

February 14, 2008

Presidential Campaigns Snubbing Texas Print? – (not to mention Hispanic blogs)

Bill Would Seize Illegal Immigrants’ Cars – Georgia

And Starring Hillary Clinton as Evita Peron

Texas Civil Rights Review – Appeal to Sen. Clinton from Irma Muniz: Free Ramsey

Oklahoma’s crackdown on illegal immigration draws Texas lawmakers’ interest

February 13, 2008

House votes to repeal in-state tuition for illegal immigrants – Utah

Senate committee approves ban of state benefits to illegal immigrants – Pennsylvania

ACLU sues to give legal immigrants right to drive – Michigan

Wooing Hispanics, With Spanish – Clinton y Obama

English-only in Ohio?

Did You Know? Obama won 54% the Hispanic vote compared to 46% for Clinton in Virginia

Varying levels of welcome for Mexican president – Chicago land

Latino Leaders Outspoken Against Immigration Bills – Utah

Obama launches Spanish radio ad in Texas

February 12, 2008

Rep. Gonzalez endorses Obama; Clinton gains Hispanic support – San Antonio

Mexicans March Against NAFTA and SPP – Mexicans Say: Integrate This!

NY Hispanic Lawmakers Slam Clinton Over Doyle’s Departure – Sen. Ruben Diaz, of the Bronx, and Assemblyman Jose Peralta, of Queens

Young Latinos for Obama or Nada

Did You Know? More than four out of five Latino first-time voters under the age of 30 who voted for Barack Obama on Super Tuesday say that if the Democrats nominate Hillary Clinton, they will not vote at all in the presidential election in November.

Illegal workers targeted in Rhode Island

A prominent member (Steven Ybarra, a California superdelegate) of the national Democratic Party has circulated a sharp e-mail saying the removal of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle was disloyal to Hispanics and should give “pause” to superdelegates and voters.

CNN, Univision Team On Texas Democratic Debate

Latino operative leaps to Obama in Texas – Gilberto Ocanas

February 11, 2008

The Latino Super Tuesday: Underneath the Numbers

Election 2008: California’s Multiracial Challenge to America

Clinton Comments on Campaign Shakeup – (Patti Solis Doyle)

In Latino neighborhood, Clinton’s experience counts – Los Angeles

NEXT PRESIDENT WILL TONE DOWN ANTI-IMMIGRATION RHETORIC

”There’s so much anti-immigrant and anti-Hispanic sentiment out there, and this just feeds into it even more,” said Millie Herrera, president of the state Democratic Hispanic Caucus. “We are giving her a week and then we will escalate. We’re not going to drop this.” – about U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite Puerto Rican ‘foreigner’ comment

The Search for a Civic Voice: California Latino Politics – Book Review

McCain’s rise might provide boost for immigration change

Strict Oklahoma law on immigration will affect Kansas

Spanish Radio Pushing To Get Hispanic Voters To The Polls – Washington

Can Black Candidate Woo Hispanics?

Will the US Hispanic Vote Go Republican in 2008?

Media Hype and Immigration Questions for the Candidates

McCain’s Latin Dance

Election-year politics: Why immigration reform will have to wait | csmonitor.com

NPR: Calderon to Visit Mexican Immigrants in U.S.

Daily Kos: Did You Know Puerto Rico Could Determine Our Presidential Nominee?

After Obama sweep, Hillary Clinton replaces loyal campaign manager – Latina Patti Solis Doyle

February 7, 2008

Guest Voz: Barack Obama Promises to Address Immigration Reform in 2009 (Latina Lista) – (I contacted his campaign just this week and just received a bunch of promotional e-mails that border on spam – Tomás – Lucky Latina Lista)

Book Review: Armando Rodriguez’s “From the Barrio to Washington (Via Sacramento)

California Hispanics set turnout records in primary election

Clinton, Obama to compete for Texas Hispanic vote

”It was huge, and it will be huge in November,” says pollster John Zogby, referring to the Hispanic voter turnout. “The issue of illegal immigration is really energizing Latino voters.”

The Latino vote is pro-Clinton, not anti-Obama – It’s not racism that’s been making the difference, it’s a 16-year head start.

“I mean 30 percent, about 30 percent (and) numbers may be higher and that is unprecedented for Latinos in any state,” said Albert Camarillo of Stanford University, about how many Latinos came out to vote. “So what does that say? Bottom line, Latinos are a major political force in the state of California.”

Obama needs to step up Latino courtship

Hispanics Target of Voting Campaign – Idaho

February 6, 2008

New guest-worker rules intended to ease farm industry worries

Texas Town Leader Fights Border Fence, Eagle Pass Mayor, Residents Group Says Federal Government “Abusing Our Liberties”

Funding for Illegal Immigrant Crackdown – Prince William County, Virginia is now trying to figure out how they are going to pay for the Illegal Immigration reforms they passed

Ex-candidate Richardson punts on political endorsements

Hillary Si! Obama No! — Que? – (good read on Hillary’s immigration policies)

Did You Know? Nearly three-fifths of Hispanic women and a majority of Hispanic men backed Clinton in New Mexico

Arizona Latinos Turn Out for Hillary

State Reps Offer a Slew of Bills To Combat Illegal Immigration – Florida

Hallelujah, Immigrant Bashing Didn’t Work! Latinos To Decide Next President

NPR: Clinton Overwhelmingly Wins Latino Vote

Anita Alvarez calls it an election win for Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago, Illinois

Immigrants Are Big Winners In Super Tuesday Contests

Hispanic votes keep Hillary Clinton in the race

Did You Know? Exit polls conducted for The Associated Press showed Hispanic voters backed Clinton by a margin of more than 2-1.

Hispanics Boost Clinton in California

February 5, 2008

Commissioners Vote To Remove Spanish Option From Phones – Beaufort County, North Carolina

Mexicans keeping eye on American primaries

Mexican industry shaking in its boots – Leon shoemakers fear the lowering of tariffs will trigger a deluge of Chinese imports. – Shoemaking in Guanajuato state employs 70,000

Did You Know? Nearly 12 percent of Colorado’s electorate is Hispanic

Obama Caravan Poaches Latino Hillary Supporters – New York City

Issues Start Rush to Citizenship by Hispanics

Clinton, Obama fight for Hispanic vote

McCain and the Hispanic vote

Obama takes aim at Latino vote

Latino power: Hispanics have gained electoral clout

Polls in depth & in Spanish – V-me to carry three hours of live primary coverage starting at 10 p.m

Immigrant soldier stands up for bill – Lieutenant colonel Ray Mejia says critics of crackdown on hiring illegal workers don’t speak for all Hispanics – Indiana – (immigration is so decisive)

Super Latino Tuesday

February 4, 2008

Key issues for Hispanic voters in New York

Latina Clinton Supporter Campaigns In Bronx

The Latino Voting Paradox

Arkansas Electorate Part 3: Hispanics

Abel Salazar – a new citizen eager to vote

Democratic Presidential Nomination Could Hinge on Divided Latino Vote

New Jersey Sen. Menendez won’t rule out vice presidential bid

The Mariachi Divas, an all-female pan-Hispanic music ensemble, had them dancing in the aisles before Hillary Rodham Clinton’s rally at Cal State Los Angeles this morning. But the group was unceremoniously shown the door when the political program began.

Latino vote could boost Clinton in California

Tuesday vote big test for Latino clout with Democrats

Sweeping migrant bill rushed to hearing (just days after made public) – Utah

Bill Clinton Woos Gov. Richardson

Obama and Latinos: Santa Ana Ground Zero

Pundits need a new playbook when it comes to Latino voters

More Latinos turn to Obama – California

Latinos in presidential catbird seat – Recent surges in activism and clout have the campaigns in a frenzy to round up what could be 10 million swing votes

Latino vote is the winning ticket for Super Tuesday

Latino Caravan for Clinton Drives Through Upper Manhattan

The sleeping giant is stirring – (that be us)

Menendez says Clinton is ahead; Sires predicts 80% of Hispanic vote for New York Senator – New Jersey

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

Group Reaches Out to Hispanic Voters – The National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Latino voters set for ‘Super Martes’

Did You Know? More Than Nine Million Latinos Are Expected To Vote In The Presidential Election This November

The Emerging Influence Of Hispanic Voters

Bill Clinton Woos Hispanics

“There’s been a tremendous impact in Oklahoma City,” said David Castillo, the executive director of the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve had several companies close shop and leave the state. Banks have called us and say they’re closing 30 accounts per week.” – Due to Oklahoma’s new law

February 1, 2008

Dems battling for Latino voters in state – California

January 31, 2008

Latino Steering Committee formed for Obama – California

Former Mexican Statesman Joins McCain Camp – Juan Hernandez

Apartments going empty as hiring law hits migrants – Arizona

John McCain Slaps Rush Limbaugh’s Face With Florida Win

On Virginia House Panel, a Stampede Against Illegal Immigration

Did Immigration Cost Romney Florida?

Obama faces Super Tuesday challenge with Hispanics

Latino political power extends beyond immigration issues – California

Obama’s hopes will rise or fall with Latino vote – Andres Oppenheimer

Drawing on Deep Ties, Kennedy Reaches Out to Hispanics

‘Unknown’ Obama struggling to woo California Hispanics

Candidates finally see promise of Latino vote

Haste on illegal hiring bill risks long-term regrets – Indiana

Oklahoma business leaders have a word of advice for Kansas lawmakers rushing to impose harsh new anti-immigrant penalties and mandates on businesses: Don’t go there.

Illegal immigrants bill advances – Legislation backer says it’s what voters want; foe sees thin veil for racism – South Carolina

Florida’s Latino vote powered victories by Clinton, McCain

January 30, 2008

View Hillary Clinton’s New Spanish TV spot “Nuestra Amiga” showing in Arizona, California, Connecticut and New York

Among GOP voters, ire over illegal immigration

U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite calls Puerto Ricans ‘foreign,’ shouldn’t get rebate

Latinos Will Decide This Election

More States Refusing Illegal Migrants IDs

More States Refusing Illegal Migrants IDs

Kennedy nod may be key for Hispanics

Why Clinton can count on Latinos – More than a decade of name recognition and ties to prominent Latino politicians give her an edge over Obama.

Little Havana’s Big Impact In Florida

Repeal of immigrant’s tuition waiver clears first hurdle – Utah

Latinos critical to McCain, Clinton wins

Clinton’s Hispanic edge over Obama – Clarence Page’s take

White House hopefuls covet endorsements from New Mexico officials – such as Hector Balderas

Mayor Tom Leppert invites Mexico’s leaders to Dallas

Sound bites en espanol don’t cut it

Florida’s Cuban Voters Harder to Woo

Obama’s task: Prying Latino loyalties from Clintons

Cuban-American titans face to face – Race for the 21st congressional district in Florida pits incumbent Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart, 53, against former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, 58, two guys who neither like nor respect each other.

Immigration bill sails though Indiana Senate

Why Cuban-Americans Are Breaking For McCain

Clinton On The Air – In Spanish – In NY, CA, AZ and CT

The Teflon Nativists: FAIR Marked By Ties To White Supremacy

January 29, 2008

This is quite funny. Wilmer Valderrama & Rosario Dawson plus others in a telenovela parody aimed at getting Latinos to vote – (You really should watch it)

NPR: Latino Vote Marked by ‘Generation Gap’

Did You Know? Hispanics make up 22.8% of the eligible voters in California, a study by the Pew Hispanic Center indicates

McCain Gains as Furor Over Immigration Cools

Kennedy endorsement could help Obama with Hispanics

Weinberg likes Menendez for VP

Farmers Branch asks judge to rule on new house rental ordinance – Texas

Cuban dissident’s mom attends State of Union address

Miami robo-calls scaring Cuban American voters on Romney’s Cuba stance

Obama to Hispanics: “This is your country.”

Texas lawmaker chides Bush for ignoring Latino needs

“If I do endorse, it’s going to be a gut feeling. It’s not going to be about statistics, about past ties,” Richardson said. “I’ve been on the campaign trail with both of them. I feel that I know them. I feel I know the issues. I feel I know what makes them both tick.”

Richardson’s Choice

Gauging the impact of the Latino vote – Growing number: Hispanics are fewer than 2 percent of Georgia’s voters, but their strength at the polls will be greater in the future.

Borderline politics – How to deal with immigration remains a decisive issue for Republicans in today’s Florida primary

Grijalva throws support behind Obama; rally in Phoenix Tuesday

Latinos courted as wild card among shifting evangelical voters – For Democratic, GOP candidates, California pastor is vital link to nearly 18,000 congregations – Rev. Samuel Rodriguez

How would bill on immigration add up for Hoosiers?

Cuban Americans cynical over anti-Castro rhetoric

Clinton calls for immigrants to “step out of the shadows”

Is Univision Slanted toward Hillary?

Swinging the Latin Vote

Immigration Policy: Will the Real Senator Clinton Please Stand Up? – Politics on The Huffington Post

Tejano Democrats endorse Sen. Clinton

Clintons put black support in jeopardy – In relying on California’s Latinos, ripping Obama, they threaten to alienate key component of party

January 28, 2008

In Mexico, a gain for native civil rights is a loss for some women

Obama takes big risk on driver’s license issue

Voto Latino Uses Social Networking, Celebrity to Tap Latino Youth Vote

The Dominican Haile Rivera heads a NY Latino group backing Obama

Where’s Hispanic outreach? – One radio station in Central Washington state offered two minutes of airtime to any candidate

In Miami’s Little Havana, Giuliani makes his stand

Viva Hillary! Clinton holds Hispanic campaign rally in North Bergen, with 2,000 on hand

McCain Advisor: “Think Mexico First”

Seeking Hispanic Votes for Obama in New Jersey

Beyond cafe con leche: Candidates compete for Cuban-American vote

Texas Sen. Leticia Van de Putte to give Democrats’ Spanish State of the Union response

Birthplace, status color U.S. Latinos’ political view

Clinton’s Latino spin – The Clinton campaign’s assertion that Latinos historically haven’t voted for black candidates is divisive — and false.