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Opinion polls skip over Latinos

Nov 7, 2016
For years, Latino voters have been seen as a crucial swing bloc. It’s among the fastest growing sectors of the American electorate, and Latino votes are highly prized – especially in battleground states like Florida, Nevada and North Carolina. But if you look closely at some of the national opinion polling, you might find something […]
Sun Valley residents vote at the polling station located at Our Lady of The Holy Church on election day at the Sun Valley's Latino district, Los Angeles County in 2012.

 
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At the RNC, Hispanic Chamber endorses Clinton

Jul 20, 2016
The group's president says the Trump campaign is becoming “frankly scary."
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's decision to endorse a presidential candidate is an unusual move.
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Latinos more in favor of health care reform: Poll

Jun 14, 2013
Nationwide, skepticism over the Affordable Care Act is persistent. But according to a poll conducted by the Spanish language broadcaster Univision, Latinos in California have a much more positive take new health care law.

Polling Latinos for business opportunities

Nov 13, 2012
In the wake of their crucial role in President Obama's re-election, Latinos are receiving more attention than ever from U.S. businesses.

Latino voters grow in number, political importance

Nov 8, 2012
With the election over and the numbers in, pollsters are now combing through the data to tell us who voted and what they were saying when they cast their votes. This year's big surprise: Latino turnout.

Jorge Ramos on the candidates, immigration, and the Latino vote

Nov 5, 2012
Jorge Ramos, anchor for Univision News, shares his take on what matters most to Latino voters this election and where the presidential candidates stand on the issue of immigration.

Latino voters grow in number, prize jobs and education

Oct 11, 2012
A new survey shows the demographic group is most concerned about jobs, the economy, and education for their children.

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PODCAST: GOP courts Latinos, Unilever unveils a new strategy

Aug 28, 2012
Housing is up, consumer confidence is down. How do you feel about the economy?

The Latino vote surging in Texas

May 28, 2012
There's no suspense about the outcome of the Texas Republican primary, but the future of elections there might change with its population.