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The economy and Latino voters : According to a recent NCLR report, Latino unemployment is still stuck in the double digits (11.5%). Meanwhile, 17% of Latinos are facing foreclosure or have already lost their home, 31% have no health insurance, and one in four is living in poverty. So ...

5 things you didn't know about Latino voters in Colorado : A survey asking Latino voters in Colorado to rank the most important issues facing the Hispanics and Latino community found the top two responses to be first to fix the economy, create jobs, unemployment and the second is immigration and the DREAM Act. NBC Latino

Minorities still back Obama, but his lead narrows as economy remains top issue ... nears and the economy remains top-of-mind for voters, President Obama can thank the lead he holds over GOP presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney to the support of black and Latino voters, along with women, college graduates, and low-income voters.

What Latino voters care about more than immigration  - Immigration remains a litmus test issue, but the top concerns of Latino voters are the economy and ... That's a lot of people seeking a better education.

Immigration: How It Could Cost Republicans the Latino Vote and the 2012 Election : The US economy is also paramount for many Latino voters. Hispanics have suffered disproportionately from soaring home-foreclosure rates and double-digit unemployment , providing another source of anger and disappointment with the Obama administration. International Business Times

Half of All U.S. Latinos Live In The Country's Most Polluted Cities : As a group, Latino voters in key voting states overwhelmingly reject this notion. With unemployment rates for Latinos hovering well above the national average, jobs and the economy are understandably a high priority. However, Latinos are not willing to ... Español | Português | Las américas

The economy with high inflation is a major issue for voters, but Latinos are not a monolithic bloc and shifted slightly right in 2020, ... View article...

Hispanic Voters on the Fence as Obama Speaks to Influential Civil Rights Group In his speech, Obama acknowledged that the recent recession hurt Hispanic communities more than many others and asked for patience. “I don't need to tell you Latino unemployment is painfully high. And there's no doubt that this economy has not ...

The groups together represent the strongest Latino civic engagement and democracy operation in the country. Colorado voters worry about economy, ... View article...