Since last night's GOP debate, Sen. Marco Rubio has chastised the Gingrich campaign for making Romney appear anti-immigration. If you're curious about this issue, you must read this great Miami Herald article. Here's one tidbit from the the story:
"Miami, Rubio's hometown, is a key battleground. The candidates are all
wooing the Cuban-exile community here, which accounts for nearly
three-quarters of the Republican vote in the largest county of the
nation’s largest swing state.
Already, about 54,000 early ballots have been cast in Miami Dade, where nearly three-quarters of the Republicans are Hispanic."
- Miami Herald, Rubio Scolds Gingrich Camp
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
The GOP and the Latinos of Florida
One of the rising stars of the Republican party is US Senator Marco Rubio from South Florida, and many think his growing fame within the GOP will lead him to the White House. Some assume that he is a big draw for Latin American voters... But does he represent the Hispanic voting bloc of Florida? According to Broward County's Democratic chairman, Mitch Ceasar, the answer is no. Florida's Latino population is very diverse, and their political views are just as varied as their backgrounds - Puerto Rican, Columbian, Cuban, Mexican, Argentinian, Brazilian and more.
However, for those Hispanic Republicans voting in Florida's primary, what do they think about the candidates and do their positions on immigration influence how they will vote? Ceasar says many in the Hispanic community are for the Dream Act, and any politician opposed to it will not win the hearts and ballots of Latino voters. Well, Mitt Romney opposes the DREAM Act, while Newt Gingrich is for some some aspects of it. So will Florida's Republican Latino voters go for Gingrich? Will Romney's Mexican roots rein in votes from Florida's Hispanic community? Hard to tell, but the DREAM Act will become a big issue during the presidential election. There's a political movement within Hispanic communities to become more politically active and organized with hopes of getting the DREAM Act enacted. Though historically Hispanics have not been extremely influential in politics, perhaps they will this season, or maybe they never will. But, this is definitely something to think about. Check out these articles about Hispanic voters:
Washington Post: Freshman Florida senator would be a big get if was endorsing
San Francisco Chronicle: Republican National Committee to Woo Latinos
Huffington Post: Florida Latino Vote Pits Cuban-American Republicans against Puerto Rican Democrats
ABC News: Newt Gingrich Looks for Latino Support in Bid for Florida Success
KPCC Southern California Public Radio: As Florida's 'Latino Primary" Looms, a Few Things to Note
Fox News: Romney's Stance of DREAM Act Is Magnified in Florida
However, for those Hispanic Republicans voting in Florida's primary, what do they think about the candidates and do their positions on immigration influence how they will vote? Ceasar says many in the Hispanic community are for the Dream Act, and any politician opposed to it will not win the hearts and ballots of Latino voters. Well, Mitt Romney opposes the DREAM Act, while Newt Gingrich is for some some aspects of it. So will Florida's Republican Latino voters go for Gingrich? Will Romney's Mexican roots rein in votes from Florida's Hispanic community? Hard to tell, but the DREAM Act will become a big issue during the presidential election. There's a political movement within Hispanic communities to become more politically active and organized with hopes of getting the DREAM Act enacted. Though historically Hispanics have not been extremely influential in politics, perhaps they will this season, or maybe they never will. But, this is definitely something to think about. Check out these articles about Hispanic voters:
Washington Post: Freshman Florida senator would be a big get if was endorsing
San Francisco Chronicle: Republican National Committee to Woo Latinos
Huffington Post: Florida Latino Vote Pits Cuban-American Republicans against Puerto Rican Democrats
ABC News: Newt Gingrich Looks for Latino Support in Bid for Florida Success
KPCC Southern California Public Radio: As Florida's 'Latino Primary" Looms, a Few Things to Note
Fox News: Romney's Stance of DREAM Act Is Magnified in Florida
Saturday, January 21, 2012
What Happens Next in Florida
Tonight Newt Gingrich won South Carolina's Republican primary. Now the top three Republican presidential candidates have one state each, but many media outlets still believe Mitt Romney will win Florida and the nomination. So what does Romney have going for him and how can Gingrich surpass him? Money...
According to Ceasar, campaigns need lots of money to compete in Florida. Romney has the money (read previous post), but Gingrich has the momentum and new pro-Gingrich Super PACs could start saturating the Florida media market before Florida's primary (January 31st). However, Florida has already started early voting, and who knows how many Florida Republicans have already committed their votes to Romney.... Here's the latest early voting stats from the Florida Division of Elections.
Here are some links about the primary race heading to Florida:
Los Angeles Times: In Florida, cash-flush Romney has been all but unopposed
Washington Post: Florida Will Show Which GOP Has Momentum
Miami Herald: What Gingrich's SC Romney-stomping means for FL's 'battle royale'
Fox News: GOP Candidates Lay Groundwork for Florida Fight
According to Ceasar, campaigns need lots of money to compete in Florida. Romney has the money (read previous post), but Gingrich has the momentum and new pro-Gingrich Super PACs could start saturating the Florida media market before Florida's primary (January 31st). However, Florida has already started early voting, and who knows how many Florida Republicans have already committed their votes to Romney.... Here's the latest early voting stats from the Florida Division of Elections.
Here are some links about the primary race heading to Florida:
Los Angeles Times: In Florida, cash-flush Romney has been all but unopposed
Washington Post: Florida Will Show Which GOP Has Momentum
Miami Herald: What Gingrich's SC Romney-stomping means for FL's 'battle royale'
Fox News: GOP Candidates Lay Groundwork for Florida Fight
Friday, January 20, 2012
Money and Debates
Tomorrow a victor will be named for South Carolina's Republican primary and then it's on to Florida. Ceasar talks about how Romney's campaign is attracting voters and how the incredible number of debates is leveling the Republican primary playing field.
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