Latino Decisions Blog
Arizona immigration law has major political implications for 2010
Latino Decisions released new results today of a survey of Latino registered voters in Arizona, which shows that immigration is now clearly the top issue of concern for Latino voters…
Latino voters strongly reject Arizona immigration law 1070
A new survey released today by Latino Decisions, and commissioned by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) shows Latino registered voters in the state of Arizona are strongly opposed…
What is really best for Arizona?
After Arizona legislators passed SB 1070, Republican Governor Jan Brewer signed the bill into law with dramatic flair. She called a press conference, described the law that “firmly represents what…
Latinos greatly support health reform — still expect immigration reform before 2010
New Latino Decisions polling data from March 2010 finds that Latino registered voters are very supportive of health care reform, however large majorities also say it is very important for…
Latino enthusiasm for midterm election at all time low
On the value of “Introduction to American Government” versus a law degree from Harvard… No reasonable person would dispute the innate intelligence and intellectual capacity of President Obama, or for…
Are Latinos Loyal Partisans?
A recent post here discussed the widely held opinion that Latinos are not as welcome as whites in the Democratic or Republican Party. Latinos and Non-Latinos hold consistent perceptions, suggesting…
Latinos are less welcomed by both Democratic and Republican Parties
Analysis of polling data from Latino Decisions and the Washington Poll indicates there is a public consensus that Latinos are not as welcome as whites in either the Republican or…
Latino voters to influence outcome in 30 key House seats in 2010
In 2008 Latino voters turned out in record number and voted overwhelmingly in favor of Democrat Barack Obama, providing the key margin in many states. However, as the 2010 midterm…
Will Latinos abandon the Democrats if immigration reform fails?
According to new polling data from Latino Decisions, immigration reform remains a top priority for Latino voters, and failure to pass a bill could hurt Democrats standing with the Latino…
Poll results show high demand for immigration reform before Nov 2010
New results released today by a Latino Decisions national survey of Hispanic registered voters finds continued high support for comprehensive immigration reform, and Latinos expect this to happen before the…
Latest Latino Decisions poll reviewed by West Wing staff; Senator Harry Reid
Latino Decisions survey data continue to have influence at the highest level, being read and discussed in the West Wing conference room, and by senate majority leader Harry Reid. The…
High Medical Costs Influencing Latino Public Opinion towards Health Care Reform
In recent years, health care costs in the United States have been rapidly increasing. According to the OECD in 2007 total health spending accounted for 16% of the GDP in…
Latinos Clearly Support The Inclusion of Non-Citizens in Healthcare Reform Efforts
A new report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico indicates that expansion of coverage is clearly a priority for…
Latino voters show massive support for health care reform – including public option
A new poll of Latino/Hispanic registered voters finds widespread consensus about the importance of health care reform and significant support for robust efforts in this direction. The poll, commissioned by…
How Latinos Will Influence the 2010 Senate Elections
In 2008 the Latino vote proved signficant in a number of electorally important swing states, especially states like New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado and Florida that have sizable Latino populations. However,…
The Latino Electorate at 100 Days: Obama Popular, but want to see action on immigration
Action on immigration this year is identified as “extremely important” by 51% of Latino registered voters polled on the occasion of the President’s 100th day in office. This compares with…
Record Latino voter turnout in 2008 helps Obama win key battleground states
This November 4th Latinos turned out in record numbers with an estimated 10.2 million Latino voters casting ballots in the Presidential Election. This marked a significant increase from the 7.6…
New poll suggests Latino voters may make the difference in four key states
A significant percentage of Latino voters in key election states – Florida, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada – are either undecided or still open to persuasion in the presidential contest,…
National Poll Shows That Latino Voters Favor Obama Over McCain
Latino voters favor Obama over McCain, according to Latino Decisions Poll. A new national survey of Latino voters shows Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama with a nearly 3-to-1 advantage over…
Statewide Poll Of Latino Voters In Texas Brings Upcoming Elections Into Clearer Focus
A poll of 500 Hispanic Texas voters, completed on February 24th, 2008 reveals critical data regarding the concerns of the Latino community. The Latino Decisions Texas Poll is part of…