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Scott PowersJanuary 20, 2016

Florida is the battleground state — with both a presidential and U.S. Senate elections — where the rising number of Hispanic voters could make the most difference nationally, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. The dramatic increase of Hispanic voters nationwide likely will have a tempered effect on the 2016 elections in most states and […]

Matthew IsbellNovember 3, 2015

A good deal has happened with the ongoing redistricting saga during the past several days. The state Senate passed its proposed districts with a controversial amendment attached. The House redistricting committee passed their own amended version of the map, and the coalition plaintiffs now have put forward three proposals. We’ll now look over each development. […]

Susan ClaryOctober 15, 2015

While the number of Hispanic voters continues to rise in Florida, few organizations have set their sights on training and mobilizing them along the I-4 corridor on a long-term basis. The Latino Leadership Institute (LLI), a 501c3 based in New York City, has announced it will establish its first permanent chapter and training academy in […]

Guest AuthorOctober 6, 2015

Last week marked Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s third public appearance in the Sunshine State and the Republican Party of Florida’s announcement that four Republican presidential candidates will be attending the party’s Orlando summit next month. Florida has long been a battleground state in presidential elections, with Hispanic voters playing a vital role in determining […]

Associated PressDecember 17, 2014

With his announcement of plans to “actively explore” running for president, former Florida Gov. Jeb. Bush is now — in the minds of many Republican donors and other party leaders — an early front-runner for the GOP’s next presidential nomination. In Favor: 1. The Bush Name As the brother and son of former Republican presidents, […]

Associated PressDecember 17, 2014

With his announcement of plans to “actively explore” running for president, former Florida Gov. Jeb. Bush is now — in the minds of many Republican donors and other party leaders — an early front-runner for the GOP’s next presidential nomination. In Favor: 1. The Bush Name As the brother and son of former Republican presidents, […]

Tag: hispanic voters

Pew study: Florida most likely to be affected by growth in Hispanic voter numbers

Matthew Isbell: New coalition maps, DLP’S amendment, Oliva’s plan, and where things now stand in redistricting

Latino Leadership Institute sets up inaugural Central Florida chapter

Julio Fuentes: Candidates should commit to a timeline for comprehensive tax reform

Why Jeb Bush is – and isn’t – the GOP front-runner

Why Jeb Bush is – and isn't – the GOP front-runner