I’m worried about Barack Obama’s Hispanic base—or lack of it.
To explain my worries, let me explain that I’m certainly not the only Latino pleasantly surprised by the support he received from Spanish-speaking people in California, Texas, New Mexico, and even Florida in the concluding stages of the campaign. His astute staff managed to overturn the [...]
America has become new again. The triumph of Barack Obama is proof that finally the nation has grown up. The politics of division and resentment are no longer effective. Orchestrating a flawless grassroots campaign that connects to the people, valuing each of us, appeared impossible only six months ago. But [...]
When my husband and I visited Puerto Rico in late February nearly everyone we spoke to wanted to talk about the island’s potentially pivotal role in determining the next Democratic nominee for President. Puerto Rico’s primary will be held this Sunday, and according to news reports from the island, the excitement has only mounted since [...]
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