Monday, October 11, 2010

Will Arizona's immigration law motivate Latino voters?

I hope the answer is yes, but I don't know if Latinos realize if they don't vote and the majorities in Congress change, there will be absolutely no chance of getting immigration reform. Some chance is better than no chance. - - Donna Poisl

By Krissah Thompson, Washington Post Staff Writer

Groups that have been working to increase turnout among Hispanic voters are pondering this question: Are they mad enough?

Polls predict low turnout among Latinos in November, but Hispanic civil rights and civic participation organizations are hoping outrage over "anti-immigrant" rhetoric and the uptick in laws targeting illegal immigrants will counter apathy in the electorate.

The groups are pushing voter turnout with an ad campaign they are calling "Vote for Respect."
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