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Ted Cruz wins Texas Senate primary in a victory for tea party

Ted Cruz wins Texas Senate primary in a victory for tea party Onetime long shot Ted Cruz won the Republican nomination in a U.S. Senate race in Texas on Tuesday, providing tea party activists with renewed momentum in what they said was their biggest victory of the year.

L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa: Rubio’s Dream Act would create “second class status”

L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa: Rubio’s Dream Act would create “second class status” On "Face the Nation," Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said a version of the Dream Act for undocumented students proposed by Republican Senator Marco Rubio would not work.

After attorney’s disbarment, Latino groups want Arpaio brought down next

After attorney’s disbarment, Latino groups want Arpaio brought down next Latino groups on Tuesday called for authorities to zero in on Sheriff Joe Arpaio after his former right-hand man and longtime political ally was stripped of his license to practice law.

Election 2012: Can the Republican party become a “Latino” party?

Election 2012: Can the Republican party become a “Latino” party? Will Hispanics feel embraced and start referring to the Republican Party as Mi GOP? Ultimately, Latinos, like all voters, need to study a candidate’s and a party’s record and decide who will be the best choice to advance their interests.

Anti-legal immigration ads mark new extreme in immigration debate (Videos)

Anti-legal immigration ads mark new extreme in immigration debate (Videos) Recently, a more radical strain of anti-immigrant thought, which advocates lower legal immigration levels, is gaining some momentum.

Top 10 things to know about Nevada’s Latinos and immigrants

Top 10 things to know about Nevada’s Latinos and immigrants In advance of Nevada’s Republican caucus on February 4, the Center for American Progress has compiled a list of important facts about Latinos and immigrants in the state.

The rise of the Hispanic super-PAC

The rise of the Hispanic super-PAC There’s a new phenomenon in Washington: the Hispanic super-PAC, which aims to give political voice to the nation’s fastest-growing demographic.

How well will Gingrich and Romney do with Florida Latinos?

How well will Gingrich and Romney do with Florida Latinos? The results of a new Florida Latino voter study released by pollsters Latino Decisions are showing Romney now in the lead, in spite of Gingrich’s stronger outreach efforts and Romney’s hardline stance on immigration.

Obama: I’ll win over Latinos no matter who Republicans nominate (Video)

Obama: I’ll win over Latinos no matter who Republicans nominate (Video) President Barack Obama insists he is not in campaign mode and won't be until after his Republican presidential challenger is chosen, despite being in the middle of a three-day tour of five states all key for his reelection campaign.

In Florida, Romney plays down immigration

In Florida, Romney plays down immigration In Florida, Mitt Romney pointedly left his tough stance against illegal immigration far behind in South Carolina, where he had trumpeted the issue repeatedly.

The big get, that no one is getting

The big get, that no one is getting Sen. Marco Rubio's endorsement would be a big get for any of the presidential contenders ahead of the Jan. 31 Florida primary – if only he were the giving kind.

Say “conservative” not “Republican” to woo Latinos: Tea Party

Say “conservative” not “Republican” to woo Latinos: Tea Party Preaching a conservative message is a better way to connect with the growing U.S. Hispanic community than to mention the Republican Party by name, the nation's first Hispanic tea party group president said.

Proposal would require Missouri schools to verify students’ immigration status

Proposal would require Missouri schools to verify students’ immigration status A Missouri Republican, is sponsoring a bill that would mandate that all public schools verify the immigration status of enrollees, and require law enforcement officers to check immigration status on all stops when they have reasonable cause.

Meet Mitt Romney’s primos (Video)

Meet Mitt Romney’s primos (Video) During a campaign stop in New Hampshire last week, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney casually mentioned his father was born in Mexico, now meet Romney’s primos.

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