Latino Voters Deliver the Senate to Democrats

[babylonsister]

http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/latino-voters-deliver-senate-democrats-0

Latino Voters Deliver the Senate to Democrats
By karoli


Harry Reid's comeback can be attributed to a strong campaign, feet on the ground, and Sharron Angle's bizarre policy ideas, but more than anything else, he should be thanking Latino voters today. From America's Voice Online:

Based on election eve polling of Latino voters by Latino Decisions, it is clear that Latino voters provided the margin of difference in a number of key races. Check out some of these interesting figures:

* In the Nevada Senate race, Harry Reid’s Latino margin over Sharron Angle was 90% - 8%. According to exit polls, Latino turnout was up from 12% of the electorate in the 2006 mid-terms to 15% in 2010.

* In the California Senate race, Barbara Boxer’s Latino margin over Carly Fiorina was 86% - 14%. Latino turnout was up from 19% of the electorate in 2006 to 22% of the electorate in 2010.

* In the Colorado Senate race, Michael Bennet’s Latino margin over Ken Buck was 81% - 19%. Latino turnout was up from 9% of the electorate in 2006 to 13% in 2010.

* In the California governor’s race, Jerry Brown’s Latino margin over Meg Whitman was 86% - 13%.

* In the Colorado governor’s race , John Hickenlooper’s Latino margin over Tom Tancredo and Dan Maes was 77% - 14% - 9%

Among all the calls for the President to be chastened and humble, this is probably a stronger message: Fight for Latinos, Democrats. Fight hard. Immigration reform, the DREAM Act, and jobs. Fight.

[ingac70]

1. I'm sure the new House will go for all that stuff.

:sarcasm:

[DemocratSinceBirth]

2. They Will Probably See The Same Numbers And Want To Punish Latinos

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[pampango]

3. You're right. "Immigration reform, the DREAM Act, and jobs" don't sound like priorities of Boehner

or his repub buddies in the house. Better get it done before the new congress takes over or it never will happen. ;)

[LynneSin]

7. Senate doesn't have to sit around and wait for the House to figure out what to do

nuff said

[customerserviceguy]

4. That works fine in states where Latinos are a significant portion of the electorate

I have the feeling that the opposite works in the states where they are not as significant.

Besides, Jan Brewer got re-elected in Arizona, and that state has a lot of Latino voters, the premise behind your OP is not always true.

[yellerpup]

5. That is so touching.

I am so proud - not Latino - but proud that this often underestimated (and undervalued) group shows up more committed to everyone's freedom than any Teabagger. Great job on GOTV!

[CBR]

6. +1000. nt