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2016 Postmortem

Happydayz

(112 posts)

11. Latinos have not always voted for democrats

Reply to Rosanna Lopez (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 25, 2012, 07:31 PM

Jun 2012

At least not in key important swing states, like Florida, Va, Az, Nv and NM. GWB, won Latinos in FL in 2004. Latinos, are a more powerful demographic than they were a decade or two ago. So Obama leading big among Latinos in swing states is very important.

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USA TODAY/Gallup Poll: Latinos strongly backing Obama [View all] Eugene Jun 2012 OP

A good start Rosanna Lopez Jun 2012 #1

Latinos have not always voted for democrats Happydayz Jun 2012 #11

Any good news is great; but I think this is as Obama has said, more about ideals. freshwest Jun 2012 #2

Taken before last week's announcement Rosanna Lopez Jun 2012 #3

Latino Decisions state-by-state numbers Rosanna Lopez Jun 2012 #4

Those numbers must keep the Rmoney team up at night. Thanks for posting. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #7

2008 vs. 2012 CobaltBlue Jun 2012 #9

Si Se Puede! mikekohr Jun 2012 #5

Let's hope Hispanics haven't been intimidated into not participating. I love these numbers. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #6

37% in Florida Iliyah Jun 2012 #8

Cubans in Florida Rosanna Lopez Jun 2012 #10

Welcome to DU, Rosanna! calimary Jun 2012 #12

That generally happens when one party treats Hispanics like scum. Arkana Jun 2012 #13