McCain, Obama's Battle Strategies for Critical Hispanic Vote Emerge

Sen. Obama leads in the polls, but Sen. McCain may need only 35 percent of the Hispanic vote to gain the White House. Both sides say that winning the Hispanic vote is critical. Anyone out to learn how diverse Hispanic communities might vote in the 2008 presidential election must look well beyond the stereotype that U.S. Hispanics are singly concerned about immigration and language-related issues. The truth is, most are more concerned about the economy, education, health care, and the war in Iraq. Which candidate is able to fully grasp this reality, and can construct a platform that most aligns with the majority of U.S. Hispanic concerns in these areas, is likely to gain ground. It is clear that both major candidates for the White House recognize that their own prospects could ride on reaching America's largest minority.... [read full story]