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Poll: Latino Voters Personal Connections to Immigration Reform
March 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Latino Decisions released new polling data today highlighting why immigration reform has become the number one political issue for Latino voters, and the answer is close personal connections between Latino voters and Latino undocumented immigrants. The poll finds that 58% of Latino registered voters now cite immigration reform as the top priority for the Congress and President, up from 35% in November 2012. continue reading »
Perpetuating Latino Slurs for Profit: Clear Channel’s KFI AM Clinches Onto the Term “Illegal”
March 18, 2013 | by National Hispanic Media Coalition | Latino Daily News
The nation’s focus on immigration has created a widespread discussion as to whether terms such as “illegal(s),” “illegal immigrants,” “illegal aliens,” etc., should continue to dominate the immigration debate. For progressive leaders and groups, including NHMC, this is a no brainer. Using words such as “illegal” continues to polarize the immigration debate—using charged terminology clouds the issue instead of fostering a substantive discussion. continue reading »
The Untapped Potential of the Latino Electorate
January 18, 2013 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
The 2012 election was a watershed moment for the Latino electorate in many respects. In giving President Obama a record level of support (75%), Latinos were decisive to the outcome; an unprecedented mark of influence for this segment of the electorate. Prior to Election Day, both parties went out of their way to include more Latinos in marquee roles their conventions. continue reading »
LATINO DECISIONS: Obama Wins Record-Breaking 75% of Latino Vote
November 8, 2012 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
Latino support for President Obama was huge, with a record-breaking 75% of Latino voters nationwide (see below) casting their ballot for the President- the previous high for Latino voters was the 72% for Bill Clinton in 1996. continue reading »
Latino Decisions: 8% of Latinos Have Already Voted, Election Enthusiasm Continues to Increase
October 29, 2012 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
The latest impreMedia-Latino Decisions tracking poll shows that Latinos are more enthusiastic and more likely to vote than ten weeks ago when the initial poll was fielded. Forty-five percent of Latino voters say they are more enthusiastic about voting in 2012 compared to 2008. That number is up from 37% from ten weeks ago continue reading »
Latino Decisions: Immigration Issue Matter to New Mexico Voters
October 20, 2012 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
Hispanic voters comprise nearly 40% of the electorate in the state of New Mexico, making New Mexico the state where Latino voters have the greatest influence on the election outcomes. Consequently, many have suggested that New Mexico may provide a glimpse into the future of Latino politics nationally. This context makes New Mexico important even in an election year when the state is not included in the list of must watch battleground races. continue reading »
impreMedia-Latino Decisions Poll Finds Latino Support of Romney Up Following RNC
September 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In the second release of impreMedia-Latino Decisions’ 11-week tracking poll it was revealed that Latino voters’ support of Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney is increasing. continue reading »
Potential Latino Vice Presidential Candidates Not Well Known by Most Voters
November 14, 2011 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
One of the back stories of the GOP primary is whether any of the candidates vying to represent the Republican Party and challenge President Obama continue reading »
POLL: Latinos Overall Have Favorable Opinion of Obamacare
October 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
There has been much debate related to health care reform both before President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, and after its historic passage. continue reading »
Hispanics Aspire for Higher Education though Many Unable to Afford It
August 19, 2011 | by Latino Decisions | Education
When it comes to their children’s education, Latino voters have clear and high aspirations: a new poll revealed that an overwhelming 96%—almost all—would like to see their kids earn a college degree, whether it is a bachelor’s, master’s or professional degree. continue reading »
Latino Voter Poll: Hispanics Aspire for Higher Education though Many Unable to Afford It
August 19, 2011 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
When it comes to their children’s education, Latino voters have clear and high aspirations: a new poll revealed that an overwhelming 96%—almost all—would like to see their kids earn a college degree, whether it is a bachelor’s, master’s or professional degree. continue reading »
LATINO DECISIONS POLL: Over 80% of Latino Voters Support Tax Increase
August 15, 2011 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
A new poll released today by impreMedia and Latino Decisions reveals that the August debt deal brokered by President Obama and Republicans in Congress is out of touch with what Latino voters wanted in the debt debate. continue reading »
New Poll: Latinos Divided on Obama and Immigration
June 14, 2011 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
The number of Latino voters who intend to support President Barack Obama increased by 9% compared with those supporting the president in the previous impreMedia/Latino Decisions (LD) poll, continue reading »
21.5 Million Latinos Eligible to Vote, an Estimated 8 Million Still Need to Register
March 31, 2011 | by Latinos Decision | Latino Daily News
With 33 U.S. Senate contests and a Presidential election across 50 states in 2012, the Latino voter is positioned to have a bigger impact than ever on the political landscape of America. continue reading »
DREAM Act and the 2012 Election
March 2, 2011 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
In December 2005 H.R. 4437, aka the “Sensenbrenner Bill” was passed by the House of Representatives and the issue of immigration became front page news in American politics. continue reading »
Obama Enjoys High Approval Rating Amongst Latinos, 43% Are Certain to Vote for Him, Only 9% Would Vo
February 14, 2011 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
Despite the dire situation of the economy and the lack of immigration solutions, President Barack Obama’s approval rating among Latino voters increased again to 70% after decreasing in mid-2010. continue reading »
ANALYSIS: Senate Vote Against DREAM Act Goes Against Polled Latino Priorities
December 19, 2010 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
Yesterday the U.S. Senate failed to invoke cloture on the DREAM Act (HR 5281), ending the chance for any legislative accomplishments on the issue of immigration. While much of the last two years was continue reading »
ELECTION: National Exit Polls Miscalculate the 2010 Latino Vote
November 4, 2010 | by Latino Decision | Latino Daily News
Data convincingly show that the 2010 national exit poll severely misestimated the Latino vote. Whereas the Latino Decisions poll estimates differ significantly from the network exit polls and this raises the question of whether there is a systematic flaw. continue reading »
Is the Latino Enthusiasm Gap Closing?
October 11, 2010 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
With three weeks to go until election day the Latino Decisions tracking poll reports the first signs of increasing enthusiasm and vote intention among Latino registered voters in 2010. Last week the Pew Hispanic Center released a report indicating that just 51% of Latinos planned to vote in the November midterm. continue reading »
