Hispanics may swing some close elections

[Omaha Steve]

http://reuters.excite.com/article/20061106/2006-11-06T131624Z_01_N06191023_RTRIDST_0_POLITICS-USA-ELECTION-HISPANIC-DC.html

Hispanics may swing some close elections
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Nov 6, 8:16 AM (ET)

By Adriana Garcia

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hispanic voters in the United States, a growing bloc, could play a key role in deciding close races in at least four states on Tuesday, experts said.

Although they won't play a decisive role in key races being fought in states with smaller Hispanic populations, they could influence the outcome of a key Senate race in New Jersey, House races in Arizona and New Mexico and a race for governor in Florida, said pollster Sergio Bendixen of Bendixen and Associates.

Regional issues are important in many races, and it's unclear which party will benefit from their turnout, political analysts said. But some believe the Republican stance on the controversial issue of immigration may hurt the party.

The battle for the New Jersey seat of Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez, who is being challenged by Republican Thomas Kean Jr., the son of a popular former governor, is a crucial race in the battle for Senate control. Menendez is one of the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents.

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[judaspriestess]

1. well this Hispanic is a DEM!!

and damn proud of it. I can't imagine or even stomach the thought of voting repuke. They are not for women and they are most certainly not for minorities. It deeply saddens me when I see a Hispanic who is a repuke, I think they are trying to run away from their heritage. I am an American first but I embrace my heritage and culture.

[Omaha Steve]

2. This 1/4 Cherokee is glad to meet you

I've been a Dem all my life. I was 11 years old when I went door to door for RFK before the Nebraska primary. A little over a month later, he was taken away from us.

[Cleita]

3. Cool!

This Hispanic approves.

[bemildred]

4. Hispanics need to vote in large numbers and kick ass.

And so do the rest of us.

[sable227]

5. This Latina

is also a Dem. I agree with what was said previously about why any Latino or Latina would vote for a Rethug. My husband who is also Latino just shakes his head in amazement over the fact that any Latino would consider voting for the GOP.

Democrats are about inclusion. Republicans are all about exclusion.

[judaspriestess]

6. calling out my fellow Latino Dems

lets kick some ass manana!!!