U.S. Hispanics are still getting to know most of the Republican contenders for president. At this point in the campaign, less than half have formed an opinion of any Republican candidate except Donald Trump and Jeb Bush. Partly because of this, Hispanics’ views of most GOP candidates range from mildly […] Read more »
Hispanic Republicans Say Trump Forcing Candidates’ Hands
Michael Parra, a Hispanic Republican from Colorado, doesn’t agree with all the hard-line positions on immigration taken by Donald Trump, including the deportation of 11 million undocumented people already in the U.S. He does see an unexpected upside: The front-running Republican candidate is laying out clear positions on an issue […] Read more »
Immigrant Status Tied to Discrimination Among Hispanics
About one in 10 U.S. Hispanics say they have experienced discrimination because of their ethnicity over the past month in each of several locations — their place of work, in dealings with police, while getting healthcare and at an entertainment venue such as a bar or restaurant. Slightly fewer report […] Read more »
The Unwelcome Return of ‘Illegals’
Ten years ago, the political strategist Frank Luntz issued a proclamation about the language of immigration. ‘‘Always refer to people crossing the border illegally as ‘illegal immigrants’ — NOT as ‘illegals,’ ’’ Luntz instructed fellow conservatives. ‘‘Illegals’’ sounds harsh and spiky. As with ‘‘fatties’’ in high school, or ‘‘thugs,’’ it’s a […] Read more »
With Tough Immigration Talk, G.O.P. Again Risks Losing Latinos
Republicans thought they had learned a lesson after 2012: Turning off Latino voters ensures defeat in the general election. But as the disruptive presidential candidacy of Donald J. Trump continues to gain support, his hard line on immigration has driven rivals to match his biting anti-immigrant language and positions long […] Read more »
Trump Is Crushing the G.O.P. Lilliputians
… The problem that candidates like Bush and Kasich face is that it’s not just Trump’s celebrity and outspokenness that are attracting support. Many Republican voters say they like Trump on the issues, as unrealistic as his proposals are. When CNN’s pollsters asked Republicans which candidate could best handle illegal […] Read more »