Latino Vote
December 2012 Archives
Voto Latino: Make Sure We Don’t Miss a Beat When We Start the New Year
December 31, 2012 | by HS News Staff
From VotoLatino: Tomorrow we start a new year -- and Voto Latino turns a new page. The 2012 election made it clear that American demographics are changing. Now, the future of our democracy depends on our ability to get our continue reading »
President Obama Voices Opinion on Assault Riffle Ban
December 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
President Barack Obama reiterated his support in an interview broadcast Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" for a ban on assault rifles and a push for legislation next year to stem firearms violence in the United States. continue reading »
Obama Remains Positive After Budget Talks
December 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
President Barack Obama described himself as "moderately optimistic" after Friday's talks with congressional leaders on a possible solution to the so-called fiscal cliff. continue reading »
Hispanic Group Offers Politicians a List of How Not to Campaign
December 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Hispanic Group, an independent, minority-owned advertising agency with expert knowledge of reaching Latinos, advises politicians to avoid basic marketing pitfalls when courting the Latino vote. The agency claims that political campaigns aimed at Latinos have been all about mudslinging and have missed the mark in terms of communicating goals. continue reading »
Resurgent Republic: The Hispanic Challenge and Opportunity for Republicans
December 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Resurgent Republic and the Hispanic Leadership Network jointly surveyed Hispanics who voted in the 2012 Presidential election in four critical states: Florida, Colorado, Nevada continue reading »
Eva Longoria to Co-Chair President Obama’s Inauguration
December 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Eva Longoria has been named one of the co-chairs of President Barack Obama’s inaugural committee after successfully helping during his re-election campaign. continue reading »
National Hispana Leadership Institute Celebrates 25-Years of Latina Leadership
December 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI) kicked off its 25th Anniversary Celebration and 2012 Annual Leadership Conference this weekend in Washington, D.C. continue reading »
Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers Elected as First Latina President of National League of Cities
December 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) issued the following statement congratulating former NALEO Board Member and Avondale, Ariz. Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers on her election as President of the National League of Cities: continue reading »
Latinos Siding With White House Against Fiscal Cliff
December 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The White House is warning African-Americans and Hispanics that they face disproportionate harm from tax hikes, spending cuts and an end to extended unemployment benefits if a deal isn't struck to avoid the fiscal cliff. continue reading »
Can Latinos Change Utah From Red to Blue?
December 8, 2012 | by NewsTaco
It’s known as the reddest of the red states. And a recent article in the Ogden Standard-Examiner reiterated the fact: In a state considered among the reddest in the United States, the increasing number of Hispanic voters in Utah could eventually begin to soften some of that red influence. continue reading »
Gov. Walker Says He’ll Fight Against AZ-Style Immigration Bill for Wisconsin
December 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker recently clarified his stance on an Arizona-style immigration bill for him state. Wednesday, Walker spoke with reporters and said he would "push to make sure" immigration l continue reading »
