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The Latino Factor: How Ethnic Bias Distorts Texas Electionsnew

There is compelling evidence that ethnic bias skewed Texas' 2008 statewide judicial election results. Some voters, with little else to go on in these low-profile races, appear to have cast a vote against Latino surnames. You've heard of the Bradley Effect. Call this the Latino Factor.
The Texas Observer  |  Forrest Wilder  |  12-03-2008  |  Politics

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