So why does it matter for the GOP? The Politico explains the obvious:
Yes, the fastest-growing segment (legal, mind you) of the American voting population is not happy with the Republican party. All of George W. Bush's hard work at making in-roads to a constituency that the GOP needs, if it will ever win the White House again, has been squandered.
Republican and Democratic strategists agree that in order to win the White House, the presidential candidate must receive at least 40 percent of the Hispanic vote. Hispanics are expected to make up 10 percent of the total vote in 2008.
GOP candidates seem to be following the conclusion of its conservative base that the party cannot win over the Hispanic vote, Rosenberg [Dan, president of NDN] said. "I think we will look back on this time and it will be seen as one of the greatest strategic blunders in American history," he added.
Reader Comments ( Page 3 of 3)
31. David S, you said "Last time I checked, it is about winning elections, isn't it?"
WHAT THE?!!? NO, it's not. For some politicians, yet is it. That's why so many people detest most politicians, because they do whatever it takes to get in power and to stay there.. whether republicans or democrats. They make rules so that the companies lobbying them can make more money. (That's why it's called politics).
If politicians would do what's best for the country, not their personal agenda, this country would be much better.
Do us all a favor and think before you start making ignorant statements like that.
Nathan at 11:28AM on Sep 20th 2007