Posted on 05/02/2007 10:58:05 AM PDT by areafiftyone
2007-05-02 19:17:23 -
WASHINGTON, May 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Latino Coalition (TLC) announced the results of its 2007 Presidential Preference Straw Poll. The straw poll was conducted in connection with the organization's Small Business Economic Summit in Washington, DC. "It is clear from the results of the straw poll that Mayor Giuliani's hopeful message of empowering individuals and expanding economic opportunities for all Americans is resonating with Latino business leaders," said TLC President Robert G. Deposada.
Of the 415 ballots cast, 58% cast ballots for a Republican candidate. Among Republicans, Rudy Giuliani captured a commanding 64% of the votes. Giuliani addressed the group on Tuesday morning. "Giuliani's speech hit all the right notes among the Latino business leaders in attendance," continued Deposada. "The Mayor demonstrated that he understands the Latino community and is committed to reaching out to this critical demographic in his run for President."
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) finished a distant second to Giuliani, garnering 15% of the vote. McCain was followed by former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson at 8%.
On the Democratic side, where 42% of the ballots were cast, the results were much closer. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) received 30% of the votes cast, followed by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson at 24%, and Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) with 12%. "Democratic leaning Latino business leaders are divided about which Presidential candidate to support at this time," continued Deposada. "The Democratic candidates would be well-served to intensify their outreach efforts to this critical community."
Latino voters represent an influential voting bloc, which has been critical in determining close elections. "In an increasingly polarized political environment, there is a growing premium placed on swing voting blocs," said Deposada. "Latino voters represent one of the largest, if not the largest, group of swing voters in the country."
The Latino Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, D.C. TLC was established to address policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States. TLC's agenda is to develop and promote policies that will foster economic equivalency and enhance overall business, economic, and social development of Hispanics. Previous speakers at TLC's Small Business Economic Summit include: President George W. Bush, Senator John McCain, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, Senator Max Baucus, and others.
Guess which Mrs. Clinton they’ll vote for????????
So they’re voting in the 2007 Presidential Election? Good for them. That means they can’t vote again in the 2008 Presidential Election.
As much as I hate to say this but NO Republican should take the Latino vote for granted. Bush didn’t and no Republican candidates should either. Whether we like it or not the Latino vote is bigger than the Black vote and the Unlike the Black vote the Republicans have a good chance with this voting block.
I know that HRC has perfected(?) her black southern drawl. Does anyone know if she speaks Spanish?
I don’t think she speak Spanish at all.
Rudy is for open borders.....no surprise here.
Somos primos...
http://www.somosprimos.com/sp2004/spnov04/spnov04.htm
An interesting site to learn more about hispanic cultural issues.
Wanna bet she tries some cheap trick, like speaking some street heavily accented jive to get the interest of the low lives? I’m giving odds!
More importantly, the recent Spanish based immigrants come to this country without the victemhood anchor around their neck. They see this country as the land of opportunity and know they can work as hard as they want to grow as much as they can. If they are not true Republican Conservatives and a potentially rich harvest for our cause then I don’t know what is.
Be well, my friend!
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