Oct 04
There is no doubt that immigrants are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s presidential race. After all, the Obama administration unveiled its Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in June, just a couple of months before the official start of the campaign. And Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has said that, …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/10/04/naturalized-citizens-have-the-power-to-swing-elections/
May 08
It is difficult to quantify the electoral power of immigrant voters. However, new data from DHS’ Office of Immigration Statistics provides us with one way to gauge the electoral potential of the immigrant population. The numbers tell us how many Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) arrived in each county of the United States since 1985. Using this data, it is …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/05/08/new-data-sheds-light-on-the-potential-power-of-immigrant-voters/
Feb 22
Voter registration is a key measure of immigrant integration. After all, what could be more American than casting your ballot on Election Day? When measuring immigrant voting patterns, voter registration is typically defined as the percent of naturalized immigrants (those who have become U.S. citizens) who are registered to vote. In other words, we only …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/02/22/a-new-way-to-measure-the-burgeoning-power-of-the-immigrant-vote/
Mar 01
A new report by America’s Voice (AV) “The Power of the Latino Vote in the 2010 Elections” highlights several things even the most amateur political bystander knows by now: Latino voters are growing in number, states with large immigrant and Latino populations are likely to gain congressional seats after the 2010 Census, and Latinos are …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2010/03/01/the-who-what-when-where-and-why-of-the-latino-vote/
Jan 20
The election of Republican Senate candidate Scott Brown in Massachusetts provides an interesting twist in 2010 electoral politics. While some may argue that this loss is essentially a referendum on the current Administration and its agenda, the less dramatic but more likely conclusion is that the results were more about the candidates themselves. Democratic candidate …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2010/01/20/what-does-scott-brown%e2%80%99s-victory-mean-for-immigration-reform/
Dec 11
For those of us who live and breathe immigration reform, it’s hard to remember that immigration isn’t everyone’s top priority. Not surprisingly, public opinion polls and headlines constantly remind us that health care and the economy consistently top the concerns of the general public. Even among Latino voters, a new study shows that health care …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2009/12/11/public-opinion-polls-and-the-future-of-immigration-reform/
Oct 19
With CNN due to premiere its Latinos in America special on October 21st and 22nd, and National Hispanic Heritage Month having just drawn to a close, it is well worth considering the extent to which the immigrant experience is part of daily life in the United States for both Latinos and non-Latinos. As the IPC …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2009/10/19/new-census-data-reveals-america%e2%80%99s-immigrant-roots/
Sep 18
Photo by iamos. At a gathering in Washington this week, long-time immigration reform advocate Congressman Luis Gutierrez announced that he would soon introduce a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House. This marker bill is likely to have something for everyone in it, combining the DREAM Act, family reunification, a legalization program, and even smart-enforcement …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2009/09/18/immigration-reform-congress%e2%80%99s-perennial-pothole/
Sep 16
Photo by Thorne Enterprises. The issue of birthright citizenship, although not traditionally a sexy topic, is not without controversy. In the 2008 election, for example, the legitimacy of both parties’ candidates was called into question—Republican candidate, Sen. John McCain, was born on a U.S. military base in the Panama Canal Zone and Democratic candidate, President …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2009/09/16/birthright-citizenship-myths-facts-and-why-it-matters/
Sep 01
Photo by WIlly Volk. Immigration advocates around the country let out a heartfelt sigh when Florida Republican Senator, Mel Martinez, announced his resignation earlier this month. Senator Martinez, whose term was set to expire January 3, 2011, is Cuban-born and a long-time immigration supporter. Florida Republican Governor Charlie Crist, who plans to run for the …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2009/09/01/will-florida%e2%80%99s-new-republican-senator-focus-on-immigration-issues/
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