Hispanics To Play Key Role in November Elections

July 14, 2008
David Squires

America's largest ethnic minority, the diverse Hispanic community, finds itself in an important strategic position for the 2008 presidential election. Voting as a unified bloc, the community can provide the swing votes that land hotly contested states -- and perhaps the White House -- into the hands of either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party.

Hispanic leaders say they want straight talk and details on issues key to Hispanic people from both presumptive nominees, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain."For the first time, politicians are going to realize that what they say about the Hispanic community is very important," said Mavel Velasco, president of the Hispanic Leadership Forum, a nonprofit organization in Hampton Roads that brings together Hispanic leaders to exchange ideas and information. "I'm not saying Hispanics will vote as a bloc; they are not monolithic.

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