Poll: Latinos see poor GOP minority outreach
A new poll finds Latino voters don't think the Republican Party has done a good job reaching out to minorities and the Democratic Party cares more about people like them.
Democratic Party platform: Pro-gay marriage, immigration reform, shots at Romney, squishy on guns
The Democratic Party unveiled its formal 2012 platform on Monday night, and it is heavy on broad philosophical strokes about the direction in which the party wants to take the country, short on policy specifics.
White House Official says Latino education is the “biggest civil rights issue” of our generation
White House officials said the country cannot have a strong economy without an educated Latino population during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday.
Romney Spanish ad asks: “Can we allow Democrats to continue fooling us?” (Video)
The Romney campaign argues in a new Spanish-language ad that President Obama is “fooling” Latinos into supporting him, even though they have felt the brunt of the recession.
DREAM Act may become part of Democratic party platform
Support for the DREAM Act may soon become the official stance of the Democratic Party.
More than half of U.S. Latinos are political independents
More than half of U.S. Hispanics identify themselves as political independents, though an even larger majority leans toward the Democratic Party, according to a USA Today/Gallup poll released Monday.
A nation divided on immigration
It’s no surprise that immigration is a deeply divisive topic in American politics and culture, but a new survey tells us exactly where the lines are drawn on this volatile election-year issue.
El Paso elects openly gay state lawmaker
El Paso voters have elected Mary E. Gonzalez, an openly gay woman, to the Texas House of Representatives.
Republicans increase outreach to Hispanics but with no clear positions
Romney could beat Obama if he courts Hispanics and if Hispanics are enchanted by his charms.
The presidential campaign and Latino education
Latino education is rarely a campaign issue and neither party would have much to show in terms of concrete results in this area.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid talks same-sex marriage, DREAM Act on “Al Punto” (Video)
One of the highest-ranking members of the Democratic Party doesn’t share President Obama’s newfound support for same-sex marriage, but he won’t let his personal beliefs affect the party’s platform.
How Mitt Romney could lure Latinos
The conventional wisdom is that Mitt Romney has a problem with Latinos. But a closer look reveals that the outlook for the GOP hopeful among Latinos may not be quite as bleak as it appears.
Chuck Schumer plans to kill Arizona immigration law if Supreme Court backs SB 1070
Senate Democrats announced a game plan on Tuesday for dealing with immigration law SB 1070, should the Supreme Court rule in Arizona's favor.
Obama looks to Americas summit to lift Latino support
U.S. President Barack Obama takes his re-election campaign to Colombia this weekend, using the Summit of the Americas as a platform to tout his trade record and convince millions of Hispanic voters back home he cares about the region.