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Among the most overlooked stories this political season was the major impact of Latino voters in Barack Obama’s red state victories. While Latinos’ 67% support for Obama has gotten some attention, the media has largely overlooked the fact that Latino immigrants backed Obama by a 78% margin, and their support was critical in the Democrat’s narrow victories in Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia.

http://www.laprogressive.com/2008/11/17/latino-immigrants-played-key-role-in-obama%E2%80%99s-red-state-victories/