[KC_Conspirator]

And demographic trends (particularly the growth in Hispanic voters) tend to favor the Democrats going into 2004.

That is not entirely true. Recent polls show a Republican shift and the election results of the past decade prove that.

[Pubbie]

Actually Hispanics are just as liberal as they always were - The problem (For them) is that at least 30% of Hispanics in the US are Illegals who can't vote.

And 30% of the Hispanic population growth in the future is projected to come from Illegal immigration - so Hispanics won't have any real effect in elections in 2004.

[KC_Conspirator]

The illegal vote, which is illegal and a diret threat to our democracy, definately is a factor. However, its still possible to win. Take a look at Arnold's victory. He promised (and actually followed up on it) to get rid of illegal driver licenses against an Hispanic in a 3 person race. Admittedly there were other factors involved, but victory is still possible.