Xavier Becerra elected as chairman to House Democratic Caucus
Posted on November 29, 2012 By Raisa Camargo Election 2012
A step up from vice chairman, Rep. Xavier Becerra was tapped in unanimous consent to serve now as chairman to the House Democratic Caucus for the 113th Congress.
Barack Obama’s youth support led to his re-election
Posted on November 26, 2012 By Tony Castro Election 2012
President Barack Obama’s re-election showing among youth was slightly down from what it was in 2008—and yet it may have been even more important than ever.
Richard Carmona loses by 3 points as Arizona finishes counting ballots
Posted on November 21, 2012 By Griselda Nevarez Election 2012
With all the Arizona ballots counted, former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona loses to Congressman Jeff Flake by 3 points in the U.S. Senate race.
Mitt Romney, the whiner in chief
Posted on November 20, 2012 By Ruben Navarrette Election 2012
Just two weeks since his shellacking by Latino voters in the presidential election, Mitt Romney continues to insult this important demographic.
How Latino turnout encourages change in media image
Posted on November 15, 2012 By Julissa Bonfante Election 2012
VOXXI’s Emilio C. Sánchez discussed how Hispanic media must be a strong voice for Latinos that defends their interests and portrayals in the media.
Why the Florida vote went to Barack Obama
Posted on November 15, 2012 By Michael Hernandez Election 2012
Barack Obama carried the Florida vote for the second consecutive election. He is the only Democratic Party candidate to win the Florida vote more than once
Election Day: A view from the ground Manassas
Posted on November 12, 2012 By Johanna Mendelson Election 2012, Politics
At 5:30 a.m. on Election Day in Manassas, Virginia, I set up my Voter Protection Stand at a Manassas schoolhouse. As part of the largest Voter Protection
Latino voters, a loyal, not logical, constituency
Posted on November 11, 2012 By Ruben Navarrette Election 2012
Latino voters took those words to heart. Apparently, they live by a creed: When politicians use the immigration issue to make you feel like a second-class
Changing face of America helps assure Barack Obama victory
Posted on November 11, 2012 By PEW Election 2012
Barack Obama retained enough support from key elements of his base to win reelection, even as he lost ground nationally since 2008.
Obama gains with Cuban Americans, but effect on policy remains unclear
Posted on November 10, 2012 By Bloomberg News Election 2012
President Barack Obama won a historic share of Cuban American ballots in Florida this week, challenging the Republican Party