Read more the Hispanic vote stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/24724/the-hispanic-vote.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:27:12 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/60199/for-hispanics-sotomayor-cause-for-cheers-musing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFor many Hispanics watching yesterday as one of their own was nominated for the nation's highest court, it was what one New York assemblyman calls “a Jackie Robinson moment" long overdue such a sizable voting bloc. For others, though, Sonia Sotomayor's Hispanic background doesn’t necessarily make her a “superhero,” a...http://www.newser.com/story/60199/for-hispanics-sotomayor-cause-for-cheers-musing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 27 May 2009 8:05:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/59335/latino-disconnect-worries-gop.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Republican Party is facing falling Latino support, but little is being done to reverse the trend, Politico reports. Some Latinos have been disillusioned by Republican rhetoric on illegal immigration, attacks some heard as swipes at Hispanics themselves. “If we don’t figure out a way to open our party up...http://www.newser.com/story/59335/latino-disconnect-worries-gop.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 18 May 2009 11:31:20 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55843/in-a-switch-emanuel-now-backs-immigration-reform.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRahm Emanuel seems to have had a change of heart about immigration reform. In the past, he's been a lukewarm advocate at best for fear it would hurt Democrats at the polls. But in his new job as chief of staff, he’s pushing immigrant-friendly laws and predicting legislation on comprehensive...http://www.newser.com/story/55843/in-a-switch-emanuel-now-backs-immigration-reform.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 10 Apr 2009 9:34:38 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/47391/mac-is-back-pushing-reforms.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSen. John McCain, forgotten but not gone after his failed bid for the presidency, was back in form this week as he pushed bipartisan reform of earmarks and lobbying, Congressional Quarterly reports. Though the Arizona Republican’s eyes were watery and he had some trouble reading at the press conference, “He’s...http://www.newser.com/story/47391/mac-is-back-pushing-reforms.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/39580/hispanic-voters-turn-against-mccain.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith a record of immigration reform, John McCain once appeared a near-lock for the Hispanic vote—but the bloc is instead turning to Barack Obama, Politico reports. McCain is hovering around 26%, nowhere near Bush's historic 40% in the last election. Not only is McCain not getting credit for his...http://www.newser.com/story/39580/hispanic-voters-turn-against-mccain.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 10 Oct 2008 13:42:24 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36158/west-turning-blue-dems-say.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Mountain West has historically gone for the GOP, but thanks to aggressive grass-roots organizing, Democrats believe they have a shot at turning red states blue, Politico reports. More field offices, opened much earlier than the GOP's, have boosted registration in Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada. “This presidential cycle is...http://www.newser.com/story/36158/west-turning-blue-dems-say.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 29 Aug 2008 12:54:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33830/housing-bill-funds-democratic-ally.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNestled in the housing bill President Bush signed yesterday is an acronym Republicans don’t like one bit: ACORN. The Wall Street Journal reports that the group is among the many housing-related nonprofits the bill hands cash to, but Republicans grumble that it does more than housing. It’s also co-managing a...http://www.newser.com/story/33830/housing-bill-funds-democratic-ally.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 31 Jul 2008 9:36:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33020/candidates-failing-to-reach-floridas-hispanic-voters.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHispanics could swing the presidential election in November, especially in crucial Florida, but the presumptive nominees aren’t reaching them, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Hispanics tend to vote on issues rather than along strictly party lines, but the media and candidates are pushing immigration reform though polls show the economy...http://www.newser.com/story/33020/candidates-failing-to-reach-floridas-hispanic-voters.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 22 Jul 2008 14:36:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31952/mccain-obama-pitch-economic-plans-to-hispanics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJohn McCain and Barack Obama each reached out to the critical constituency of Hispanic voters today. The rivals pressed anew their support for comprehensive immigration reform in separate speeches to the League of United Latin American Citizens. But each candidate was primarily focused on making the case that he—not...http://www.newser.com/story/31952/mccain-obama-pitch-economic-plans-to-hispanics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 08 Jul 2008 20:20:23 CDT