Overview
In giving President Obama a record level of support (75 percent) and reaching a watershed 10 percent of the voting population, Latinos proved to be decisive in the 2012 election outcome—an unprecedented mark of influence for this segment of the wider electorate. This shift also signaled a radical reenvisioning of mobilization strategies by both parties and created a sea change in the way political organizations conduct outreach and engagement efforts. In this groundbreaking volume, experts in Latino politics ask: What is the scope of Latino voter influence, where does this electorate have the greatest impact, and what issues matter to them most? They examine a key national discussion—immigration reform—as it relates to voter behavior, and also explore the influence of Latinos within key states, including California, Colorado, New Mexico, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Nevada, and Florida. While some of these states have traditionally had strong Latino voting blocs, in others Latinos are just emerging as major players electorally. The book also discusses the extent to which Latinos were mobilized during the 2012 campaign and analyzes election outcomes using new tools created by Latino Decisions. A blend of rigorous data analysis and organizational commentary, the book offers a variety of perspectives on the past, present, and future of the Latino electorate.
Full Product Details
Author: Gabriel R. Sanchez
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Imprint: Michigan State University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.277kg
ISBN: 9781611861600
ISBN 10: 1611861608
Pages: 249
Publication Date: 01 June 2015
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
The foundation of this outstanding book is the high-quality data utilized in each analysis (collected by America s Voice and Latino Decisions), but its topical content, brand new information and excellent insight provided into the thoughts, behaviors, and ramifications of the ever-increasing Latino electorate is what readers will most remember. This is a must-read for everybody interested in American politics. Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas, and editor of the American Political Science Review The foundation of this outstanding book is the high-quality data utilized in each analysis (collected by America's Voice and Latino Decisions), but its topical content, brand new information and excellent insight provided into the thoughts, behaviors, and ramifications of the ever-increasing Latino electorate is what readers will most remember. This is a must-read for everybody interested in American politics. --Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas, and editor of the American Political Science Review
The foundation of this outstanding book is the high-quality data utilized in each analysis (collected by America's Voice and Latino Decisions), but its topical content, brand new information and excellent insight provided into the thoughts, behaviors, and ramifications of the ever-increasing Latino electorate is what readers will most remember. This is a must-read for everybody interested in American politics. --Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas, and editor of the American Political Science Review
The foundation of this outstanding book is the high-quality data utilized in each analysis (collected by America's Voice and Latino Decisions), but its topical content, brand new information and excellent insight provided into the thoughts, behaviors, and ramifications of the ever-increasing Latino electorate is what readers will most remember. This is a must-read for everybody interested in American politics. --Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas, and editor of the American Political Science Review
The foundation of this outstanding book is the high-quality data utilized in each analysis (collected by America s Voice and Latino Decisions), but its topical content, brand new information and excellent insight provided into the thoughts, behaviors, and ramifications of the ever-increasing Latino electorate is what readers will most remember. This is a must-read for everybody interested in American politics. Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas, and editor of the American Political Science Review
The foundation of this outstanding book is the high-quality data utilized in each analysis (collected by America s Voice and Latino Decisions), but its topical content, brand new information and excellent insight provided into the thoughts, behaviors, and ramifications of the ever-increasing Latino electorate is what readers will most remember. This is a must-read for everybody interested in American politics. Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas, and editor of the American Political Science Review The foundation of this outstanding book is the high-quality data utilized in each analysis (collected by America's Voice and Latino Decisions), but its topical content, brand new information and excellent insight provided into the thoughts, behaviors, and ramifications of the ever-increasing Latino electorate is what readers will most remember. This is a must-read for everybody interested in American politics. --Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas, and editor of the American Political Science Review
Author Information
Gabriel R. Sanchez is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of New Mexico and Executive Director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico. He is also the Director of Research for Latino Decisions.
