Hispanic voters gaining strength in key states

Once known as the sleeping giant, new findings reveal, that Latinos could indeed determine the outcome in swing states…. Voting by Hispanics surged in the last congressional elections, showing strength that could swing this year’s presidential vote in closely contested states like Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. A government report released Tuesday shows that 5.6 [...]

McCain heads to Colombia, Mexico

John Mccain heads to Latin America to lay out his foreign policy plan….. WASHINGTON (AFP) — Republican White House pick John McCain heads to Colombia Tuesday, on a trip also including Mexico, designed to draw sharp contrasts over trade and foreign policy with Democratic foe Barack Obama. The Arizona senator’s itinerary was also sketched with [...]