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Jan 18 2020
Analysis
Democrats Should Be Worried About the Latino Vote
The first warning sign of the new year came three days into 2020. Speaking at a rally of conservative evangelicals in South Florida, President Donald Trump riffed on the targeted killing of Iran’s Qassem Soleimani before the thousands assembled in the King Jesus International Ministry megachurch, outside of Miami.
That night, the president captured headlines for declaring that “God is
The AtlanticMar 29 2013
News
Boehner Blasts Veteran GOP Lawmaker For 'Wetbacks' Comment
House Speaker John Boehner condemned the use of the term by Rep. Don Young R-Alaska one of the most senior Republicans in Congress. Youngs comment his quick apology and Boehners statement come at a particularly sensitive time for the GOP in its relationship with Hispanic voters.
NPR (Online News)Jun 12 2021
Opinion
What Florida’s “Critical Race Theory” Ban Tells Us About Anti-Antiracism
On Thursday, Florida’s State Board of Education voted unanimously, at the behest of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, to ban lessons that employ critical race theory (CRT) or the New York Times’ 1619 Project from schools. The vote aligns with initiatives in several other states such as Idaho, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Iowa.
Florida’s amendment takes an existing rule saying instruction “may
SlateMar 18 2013
News
GOP roadmap: Immigration reform, fewer debates, $10M for minority outreach
The Republican National Committees 100-page roadmap to guide the party in future elections includes a call for comprehensive immigration reform a shorter primary season in 2013 and a 10 million investment to spread its message to quickly-growing segments of the electorate such as the Hispanic and Asian populations.
Washington TimesNov 19 2012
News
Republicans Say GOP Needs Revamp After Romney Defeat
The Republican Party needs to stop insulting voters and broaden its appeal after Democratic President Barack Obama won re-election this month over Mitt Romney with overwhelming support from Hispanics, blacks and single women, top Republicans said on Sunday.
HuffPostSep 14 2020
News
Latino groups warn that Biden’s sluggish outreach to their voters could hurt in November
Top Latino Democrats are voicing growing concern about Joe Biden’s campaign, warning that lackluster efforts to win the support of their community could have devastating consequences in the November election.
Recent polls showing President Trump’s inroads with Latinos have set off a fresh round of frustration and finger-pointing among Democrats, confirming problems some say have
Washington PostJun 20 2012
News
Obama's Immigration Move Disrupts Rubio's Dream
With a single policy directive last week, President Obama took control of an issue of special importance to Hispanics this election year. Obama announced illegal immigrants younger than 30 who are brought to the U.S. as children and who meet other standards will not be subject to deportation.
NPR (Online News)Nov 23 2012
News
House to consider limited immigration bill
House Republicans still smarting from their poor showing among Hispanics in the U.S. presidential election are planning a vote next week on immigration legislation that would both expand visas for foreign science and technology students and make it easier for those with green cards to bring their immediate families to the U.S.
Fox News DigitalOct 01 2021
News
Andrew Yang: Universal Basic Income 'Inevitable,' Lauds $1K Payments as Best Part of Campaign
Andrew Yang may not have won the presidential election, but he credits his campaign with moving the country towards the "inevitable" implementation of a universal basic income program in the United States.
Yang has become synonymous with universal basic income and initially sought to focus his presidential campaign around the concept, not himself. Once a fringe theory, the possibility
NewsweekJan 06 2022
Analysis
Americans Aren't Buying Biden's Agenda
The new year often feels like an opportunity to correct past mistakes—for example, improving one's diet or quitting smoking. This explains why 25 percent of Americans, and 40 percent of those under 30, make New Year's resolutions. Based on the latest poll from The Economist and YouGov, the Biden administration should adopt a New Year's resolution too. In particular, it should reconsider its
Reason