Election 2012

The 2012 Presidential Election & its implications for latinos

Xavier Becerra elected as chairman to House Democratic Caucus

Xavier Becerra elected as chairman to House Democratic Caucus

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

Barack Obama’s youth support led to his re-election

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

Richard Carmona loses by 3 points as Arizona finishes counting ballots

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

Mitt Romney, the whiner in chief

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

How Latino turnout encourages change in media image

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

Why the Florida vote went to Barack Obama

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

Election Day: A view from the ground Manassas

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

Latino voters, a loyal, not logical, constituency

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

Changing face of America helps assure Barack Obama victory

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

Obama gains with Cuban Americans, but effect on policy remains unclear

President Barack Obama won a historic share of Cuban American ballots in Florida this week, challenging the Republican Party