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Hispanic Vote Seen as Critical in Wisconsinnew

Hispanics are a potential swing vote in the 2008 election -- in swing states like Wisconsin, a strong Hispanic turnout could prove decisive. And after the historic ties between Hispanics and the Democratic Party loosened earlier this decade, the pendulum seems to be swinging back.
Isthmus  |  Fran Zell  |  10-27-2008  |  Politics

Obama Must Visit Latin America to Show Latino Voters He Caresnew

If Obama does not act quickly, then McCain will continue to solidify his relationships with Mexico and other key countries and appear to be the candidate concerned about what happens south of the Rio Grande.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Randy Jurado Ertll  |  09-12-2008  |  Commentary

Wisconsin's Latinos Could Decide the Electionnew

State figures show that only 35 percent of about 100,000 eligible Latino voters in Wisconsin are registered to vote, and just 33 percent actually vote on Election Day. Voces de la Frontera is working to turn that around.
Shepherd Express  |  Lisa Kaiser  |  08-08-2008  |  Politics

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