Elections

Barack Obama on Death of Grandmother

We've received an official statement from Barack Obama and his sister regarding the death of their grandmother. Full press release after the jump.


'Where Do I Vote?' A Primer on Voting Locations, Sample Ballots and More

After a seemingly never-ending election season, voting day is almost upon us. One of the big questions people are asking is "Where am I registered to vote?" This is important information to verify, as it might be different from prior elections. What follows is information on where to vote, when to vote, and what you'll be voting on. Because everyone (of legal age and status) should be voting!


Florida Race Tightens as Hispanic Vote Shifts

Significant shifts in the political leanings and demographics of Florida's Hispanic voters have enhanced the competitiveness of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in the 2008 national elections, said the Pew Hispanic Center in a report released this week.


Did You Miss Barack Obama's Infomercial? Here's the Video

Last night, Democratic Presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, made expedient use of his war chest and bought a full 30 minutes during prime time. While Sen. John McCain reportedly dismissed the ad as a "gauzy, feel-good commercial," we wanted to give our readership a chance to catch the video -- and react. Full video after the jump.


Hispanics and the Vote: SVREP's Antonio Gonzalez, Part 2

In part two of our conversation with Antonio Gonzalez, president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP), we get his breakdown on Hispanics' nuanced relationship with the GOP and the DNC. Are their respective strategies bearing fruit with the Hispanic voting bloc?


The Hispanic Vote in 2008 and Beyond: An Interview with Antonio Gonzalez, Part 1

Antonio Gonzalez has been at his job a long time, and he knows his business like the back of his hand. As head of Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP), Mr. Gonzalez is an expert on the dynamics of voter turnout and the intricacies of American elections. In part one of our interview, we asked Mr. Gonzalez for an update on the Hispanic vote in the 2008 campaign and his views on what that increasing Hispanic electoral muscle means for the future of American politics.


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