Latino voters reshape the American electorate

Early exit poll data suggest that Latino voters had a significant impact on the Presidential race in key states, according to an Election Day analysis conducted by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund. The NALEO Educational Fund a leading organization that empowers Latinos to participate fully in the American political process, from citizenship to public serivce.


The NALEO Educational Fund analysis reveals that Latinos contributed to Senator Barack Obama's narrow victories in Virginia and Florida. In Virginia, where the reported margin of victory as of this writing was 120,299, the NALEO Educational Fund estimates that about 67,000 Latinos voted for Senator Obama. In Florida, where the reported margin of victory as of this writing was 178,745, the NALEO Educational Fund's analysis estimates that about 548,000 Latinos voted for Senator Obama.

According to NALEO Educational Fund Executive Director Arturo Vargas, "In 2004, President George W. Bush gained victories in Virginia and Florida. Four years later, Latino voters have helped transform these states into 'purple' ones, where party loyalties will become less predictable. Latinos are reshaping the future of the political landscape."

Just putting that info out there for anyone who doubts the Latino influence in this country.
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Los votantes latinos tuvieron un impacto significativo en la carrera presidencial en los estados clave, según un análisis del Día de las Elecciones conducido por el Fondo Educativo de la Asociación Nacional de Funcionarios Latinos Electos y Designados. El Fondo Educativo de NALEO es una organización dedicada a promover la participación de los latinos en el proceso político de Estados Unidos, desde la ciudadanía al servicio público.

El análisis del Fondo Educativo de NALEO revela que los latinos contribuyeron a las victorias del Senador Barack Obama en Virginia y Florida.


Según Arturo Vargas, director ejecutivo del Fondo Educativo NALEO, "En 2004, el presidente George W. Bush consiguió victorias en Virginia y Florida. Cuatro años más tarde, los votantes latinos ayudaron a transformar estos estados en 'morados', ni rojo ni azul, donde las lealtades partidistas pasarán a ser menos predecibles. Los latinos están redefiniendo el futuro del panorama político".