Latino Vote May Not Be Low in Midterms After All

[babylonsister]

Latino Vote May Not Be Low in Midterms After All
By Elise Foley 10/25/10 2:51 PM


Although Latino voters generally prefer Democratic candidates, reports of low enthusiasm among registered voters a few weeks ago seemed to indicate that few Latinos would show up at the polls on Nov. 2. But don’t count Latino voters out yet, Latino Decisions’ Matt Barreto and America’s Voice’s Frank Sharry said during a conference call today.

Barreto pointed to a new poll out today from Latino Decisions that shows climbing enthusiasm from Latino voters, particularly among those likely to vote for Democrats. While about 40 percent of Latinos said they were very enthusiastic about voting in the midterms a month ago, last week that figure rose to 58 percent. “These may indicate that the Latino vote is no longer a sleeping giant but a looming giant that will continue to play a part in an increasing number of races,” Sharry said.

Latino Decisions has a useful graph tracking the enthusiasm progression:



Democrats have an advantage: Polling indicates Democrat-favoring Latino voters are more likely to be enthusiastic about the Nov. 2 elections than Republican-favoring voters. Barreto attributed this to anti-immigrant rhetoric made by many Republican politicians. “If you are a Republican who is a Latino, you’re probably less excited about your party this year than, say, the Tea Party is.”

more...

http://washingtonindependent.com/101513/latino-vote-may-not-be-low-in-midterms-after-all

[fugop]

1. But ... but .. haven't they seen that ad yet?

The one urging them not to vote???

[a kennedy]

2. I'm guessing they did and that's why they're excited to vote....

JMHO :hi:

[babylonsister]

4. I'm sure that ad didn't hurt; hopefully it motivated a lot of people. nt

[Kdillard]

3. Fingers crossed. We need all the votes we can get to keep the House.

[Aramchek]

5. The Repig Hatred of Immigrants is one of our best GOTV mechanisms

[Hekate]

6. Having racists come right out and make a tv ad telling you to stay home could be motivating

Yeah! :thumbsup:

[stevenleser]

8. Exactly, how much more obvious can you get

Republicans hate Latinos.

[stevenleser]

7. Because Latinos are starting to realize just how much the GOP hates them.

I didnt know this surge was underway already when I wrote this article: http://www.opednews.com/articles/Election-2010--After-Comi-by-Steven-Leser-101020-161.html

But it is obvious how much the GOP hates latinos with how they have behaved in the last two years.

[jenmito]

9. They better vote in CO to make sure Tancredo doesn't win! n/t

[life_long_dem]

10. K&R- Thanks for posting this great news!