Blog #11The next article I think is a great example of what the impact of demographic areas will impact on the elections, It's about the latino voters in some states in the US, and their impact.
LOS ANGELES, Oct 07, 2008
Poll of Registered Latinos in Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Nevada Suggests High Turnout; the Economy, and Candidate Support for Community Will Drive Election Outcomes
A significant percentage of Latino voters in key battleground states are either undecided or still open to persuasion in the presidential contest, according to a survey released today by The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund.The survey of registered Latinos in Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Nevada also demonstrates that Latino voters may turn out in unprecedented numbers and that the economy is their top election priority. Nearly a third of respondents said they had trouble making their mortgage or rent payments at some point during the past 12 months.
Issues such as the war in Iraq, health care and immigration reform are also at the top of voters' minds. Nearl
y a third believes there is no difference between the Republican and Democratic parties in their concern for Latinos.
Issues such as the war in Iraq, health care and immigration reform are also at the top of voters' minds. Nearl
y a third believes there is no difference between the Republican and Democratic parties in their concern for Latinos. "As the electoral map takes shape, it's increasingly clear the Latino vote may be decisive," said Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of the NALEO Educational Fund. "In key battleground states, Latino voters are ready to vote in huge numbers, and a significant percentage is still persuadable. Underestimating the Latino vote could be disastrous for either party," concluded Vargas.
No comments:
Post a Comment