What must the republicans do to appeal to Hispanic voters? As stated numerous times on Election Night and throughout this forum, they are the fastest growing voter bloc in America and if the Republicans don't figure out a way to reach out, the party is in big, big trouble.
I thought that NBC's coverage laid out some pretty honest details concerning the Latino demographic:
1) Could represent 30% or more of the American electorate by 2030
2) The immigration issue seems to be #1 on their minds (for obvious reasons)
3) They tend to be the least educated of the growing population, which presents a serious concern going forward
4) Most are not that well-off financially and thus, are part of the lower end of the socioeconomic line.
1. Maybe, though by this point I don't think most people will consider Hispanics a "race". About 60%, including myself, will be considered white (remember that "white" in America once just meant WASP), with most of the other 40% being lumped into either other races (plenty of Hispanics of African and some of Native and Asian descent), and some new category for mestizos. Immigration from Latin America is slowing down as well.
2. It's a major issue to be sure (especially with the actual immigrants), but like basically everyone else, we care most about the economy. "Self-deportation" definitely doesn't help, though.
3. Yes, but the same was true with the Irish, Italians, Poles, Germans, etc.
4. See #3.
