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Republicans ready for convention, but are they ready to attract Latino voters?

Republicans ready for convention, but are they ready to attract Latino voters? Neither wind nor rain is stopping thousands of Republicans from gathering here in Tampa to officially nominate Governor Mitt Romney as the 2012 Republican presidential candidate.

Republicans inclusion of “self-deportation” in GOP platform leads to parody do-it-yourself video

Republicans inclusion of “self-deportation” in GOP platform leads to parody do-it-yourself video The inclusion of stringent immigration policies in the GOP platform for the Republican National Convention also includes self-deporation, a term used by Mitt Romney during the primary season.

Kobach talks GOP into stricter immigration platform

Kobach talks GOP into stricter immigration platform Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach — perhaps the most ardent immigration hardliner among Republican officials — succeeded in convincing his party to get tougher on illegal immigration.

Martinez won’t be Romney VP, NM Gov. to speak at GOP convention

Martinez won’t be Romney VP, NM Gov. to speak at GOP convention It's official - Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick will not be New Mexico Gov. Susana Martínez.

GOP summit focuses on training Hispanic candidates to ‘grow the Republican family’

GOP summit focuses on training Hispanic candidates to ‘grow the Republican family’ The goal of the Future Majority Project is to have a long-term, sustainable effort to grow the Republican family.

Richard Riordan launches effort to court Latinos for GOP

Richard Riordan launches effort to court Latinos for GOP Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan has launched a campaign aimed at coaxing Latinos into the Republican fold — and he’s doing it without the state party's involvement.

Is social conservatism the GOP’s secret weapon among Latinos?

Is social conservatism the GOP’s secret weapon among Latinos? Multiple polls show Mitt Romney trailing Barack Obama among Latinos, but some GOP strategists assert that Latinos’ social conservatism provides a way to whittle down that lead in the months ahead.

GOP turns up heat on Obama over visa for Castro’s Daughter

GOP turns up heat on Obama over visa for Castro’s Daughter U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Florida Republican, assailed the Obama Administration’s decision to grant Cuba President Raul Castro’s daughter a visa to travel to the United States this week.

L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa slams Romney for immigration stance (Video)

L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa slams Romney for immigration stance (Video) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa condemned Mitt Romney's immigration stance, calling it "far out of the mainstream" and out of line with former GOP leaders.

The GOP isn’t the only party that must face younger, browner nation

The GOP isn’t the only party that must face younger, browner nation Right now, Democrats are working on turning out young voters and voters of color in November.

Santorum: Puerto Rico must adopt English for statehood

Santorum: Puerto Rico must adopt English for statehood Puerto Rico must adopt English as its main language if it wants to be considered for U.S. statehood, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said Wednesday.

Gov. Luis Fortuño says Latino VP would help GOP win Latino vote

Gov. Luis Fortuño says Latino VP would help GOP win Latino vote A Hispanic of national stature on the GOP presidential ticket would help the party rebuild bridges with the community and harness the Latino vote, the Governor of Puerto Rico said.

Latino Mormons speak out against Mitt Romney

Latino Mormons speak out against Mitt Romney Many Latino Mormons are happy that a Mormon is running for president but a lot of them aren't supporting him because of his stance against immigrants.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says GOP is ‘way out of whack’ (Video)

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says GOP is ‘way out of whack’ (Video) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa faced off against former U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday as Latino political insiders with opposing views.

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