Latino Immigrants Played Key Role in Obama’s Red State VictoriesRandy Shawbyline‚ Nov. 14‚ 2008Among the most overlooked stories this political season was the major impact of Latino voters in Barack Obama’s red state victories. While Latinos’ 67% support for Obama has gotten some attention, the media has largely overlooked the fact that Latino immigrants backed Obama by a 78% margin, and their support was critical in the Democrat’s narrow victories in Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia. The Immigrant Policy Center has released a new analysis of Latino immigrant voting, which deserves the widest possible attention for revealing the importance of the immigration issue in key swing states. The Center’s analysis confirms that comprehensive immigration reform must be a priority for President Obama’s first year in office, and that Latino immigrants are ready to push the issue. |