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Latino Disconnect Worries GOP

But little action taken to staunch the flow

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(Newser) – The Republican Party is facing falling Latino support, but little is being done to reverse the trend, Politico reports. Some Latinos have been disillusioned by Republican rhetoric on illegal immigration, attacks some heard as swipes at Hispanics themselves. “If we don’t figure out a way to open our party up to more Hispanic voters, nothing else we do will matter,” said a former GOP congressman.

Republicans “all know it’s a problem. They aren’t talking about it, because they fear the anti-immigration wing of their party,” says an author. The GOP must lose the appearance of a “raw ethnic animus,” one consultant says, then decide whether to appeal to the conservative values that helped George W. Bush to victory, or trumpet different issues, like school choice.

A war protester yells during a speech by Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials meeting in Washington, June 28, 2008.
A war protester yells during a speech by Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials meeting in Washington, June 28, 2008.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
President Bush, right, shakes hands with Republican National Committee General Chairman Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., left, after speaking at the Republican National Committee Gala, May 10, 2007.
President Bush, right, shakes hands with Republican National Committee General Chairman Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., left, after speaking at the Republican National Committee Gala, May 10, 2007.   (AP Photo)
A war protester holds up a sign during a speech by Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials meeting in Washington, June 28, 2008.
A war protester holds up a sign during a speech by Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials meeting in Washington, June 28, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Brand new US citizens Jenette Chavez, 18, left, and Josue Cano, 20, fill out forms as they register to vote in Las Vegas, Aug. 22, 2008.
Brand new US citizens Jenette Chavez, 18, left, and Josue Cano, 20, fill out forms as they register to vote in Las Vegas, Aug. 22, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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lo9an
May 18, 09 12:09 PM CDT
They should be worried about young people in general. There are other issues as well which should worry the GOP. Perhaps recognizing that we are living in the 21st century would be a good start! And simply deflecting and distracting will no longer work... I hope!!!! Reply
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vendetta
May 18, 09 12:59 PM CDT
They should be worried about every demographic leaving there close minded, gay hating, taking away womens rights (abortion), religous zealot party. Infact, just roll over and die republicans, we have had enough which is why we kicked you're sorry asses out of office, and guess what, were doing it again next term- you have brought America, the world, down enough. Reply
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Sniffer
May 18, 09 1:46 PM CDT
GOP - Wake UP! No person in their right mind is interested licking your boots on your Plantation. Latinos were just Maids, Gardeners & Nannies before to the GOP - now All of a sudden the White Southern Good Old Boys realize that their long time Frat Party is over & they better treat Juan & Maria with some respect. The new GOP slogan is: We Love Blacks even if they don't pick Cotton - We love Latinos even if they don't Raise our children & keep our yard clean - We Love Asians even if they don't do our Laundry anymore. Reply
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inky
May 18, 09 2:20 PM CDT
I am still shocked when I meet a person of color (or anyone under 25 or over 62) who is an avowed Republican. How can anyone vote so completely in opposition to their own best interests? The last member of the GOP who did ANYthing to warrant their support was probably Abe Lincoln. Reply
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Mad
May 18, 09 6:42 PM CDT
Lincoln could never run as a republican today, not that he would want to. It's been over a century since a republican believed in a "government of the people, by the people and for the people."
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