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CA: Prop. 4, 8 campaigns battle fiercely for crucial Latino vote
Sacramento Bee ^ | 26 October 2008 | Peter Hecht and Susan Ferriss

Posted on 10/27/2008 10:02:52 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture

Prop. 4, 8 campaigns battle fiercely for crucial Latino vote

José Eduardo Verástegui, a Mexican soap opera star and fashion model whom People en Español magazine named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world, is taking to the airwaves to persuade California voters on two emotionally charged social issues.

Verástegui is the face - and voice - of Spanish-language commercials calling for "yes" votes in favor of a parental notification law for abortion and a ban on same-sex marriage.

His presence in the campaigns for Propositions 4 and 8 underscores the fight for a critical constituency that could decide either measure.

Latino, mostly Catholic, voters overwhelmingly favor Proposition 4. Their turnout is considered key to whether the parental notification initiative passes after two previous ballot failures.

On gay marriage, Latino voters are split. They may well prove to be a critical swing vote on Proposition 8.

(Excerpt) Read more at sacbee.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: abortion; eduardoverastegui; gaymarriage; latinovote; marriage; parentalnotification; prolife; prop4; prop8; proposition4; proposition8; samesexmarriage; sarahslaw; traditionalmarriage; verstegui
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1 posted on 10/27/2008 10:02:52 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture
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To: CounterCounterCulture

Where are the numbers to show latinos are split on gay marraige ?


2 posted on 10/27/2008 10:05:33 PM PDT by fantom
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To: fantom

http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=0d4fd538-5834-4c18-98c8-6e58da254976

In the latest surveyusa poll (10/17/08) the numbers for Latinos on Prop 8...Yes 47% No 41% (the data is at the bottom - you need to scroll down)


3 posted on 10/27/2008 10:12:22 PM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: CounterCounterCulture

Yum...


4 posted on 10/27/2008 10:42:53 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod (Per 0 & Murtha I'm a redneck clinging to God & guns since I'm originally from a small town in W. Pa.)
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To: CounterCounterCulture

He’s a courageous young man for going against the tide. Some polls have nearly 70% of Hispanics/Latinos for Obama despite his pro-abortion position merely because he seems to be the most pro-amnesty candidate. I’m boggled as to why Latino’s want more competition for jobs that are already hard to come by.

Damned common sense always getting in the way.


5 posted on 10/27/2008 10:51:56 PM PDT by NewRomeTacitus
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To: CounterCounterCulture
He's a handsome man who is a devout Catholic, pro life and traditional values. Jose Eduardo Verastagui is one of those rare individuals whose has used his fame to do a lot of good. We're grateful to have him support Props 4 and 8!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

6 posted on 10/27/2008 11:20:57 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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