Hispanic and Latino Americans have received a growing share of the national vote by their growing number. They have traditionally been a Democratic constituency, in the main.[1]
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Republicans and Democrats
Most Cuban Americans tend to favor conservative political ideologies and support the Republicans, while Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans lean towards the Democrats. As the latter groups are far more numerous (Mexican Americans alone are 64% of Hispanics)[2], the Democratic Party is considered to be in a far stronger position among Hispanics overall. The U.S. Census indicates that the Hispanic population of the United States is the fastest growing minority group in the country.[3]
In the 2006 mid-term Congressional elections, 8% of voters again identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino, and voted Democrat over Republican by 70%–30% (based on CNN exit poll).[citation needed]
References
- ^ Munoz Jr, Carlos (2 November, 2000). "The Latino challenge". BBC Website. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/americas/2000/us_elections/hispanic_vote/1003642.stm. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ^ "Detailed Hispanic Origin: 2006" (PDF). Pew Hispanic Center. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/hispanics2006/Table-5.pdf. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ^ "US Census Press Releases". United States Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/011910.html. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
See also
External links
- Politicos Latinos Website listing the USA's major Latino/Hispanic politicians
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