Why the Latino vote may tilt Virginia blue in 2012

… Michael McDonald, a national expert on voter participation, and Professor of Government and Politics at GMU, teamed with Latino Decisions and America’s Voice to release fresh polling of Latino voters in Virginia. …

The poll found 66% of Virginia Latinos plan to vote for Obama compared to 22% for Romney. In the Senate race, 64% plan to vote for Kaine and 24% for Allen. …

With immigration at the top of the list of issues these voters want addressed, it’s no surprise that Republican candidates who have embraced hardline positions – including Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and Senate nominee George Allen — are faring poorly with Virginia Latinos. [cont.]

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