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The current family-based immigration system with preference to keep families together is under scrutiny over a more job-based system where skills would be the main driver.  (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Obama’s vs. Senators’ immigration reform plan: 6 points on what overlaps, what differs

President Obama outlines his blueprint for an immigration overhaul today and lawmakers are predicting changes in legislation could happen as early as this … Read More

On a trip to Mexico City, Sen. John McCain said he was cautiously optimistic on reaching an agreement on immigration reform by next month.

McCain: Romney must appeal to women and Hispanics

WASHINGTON—Sen. John McCain says Republican Mitt Romney has to sell his message about jobs and the economy to women and Hispanics this November if he is to … Read More

Samuel "Joe the Plumber" Wurzelbacher addresses a campaign rally with Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in the gymnasium at Mentor High School October 30, 2008 in Mentor, Ohio.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Joe the Plumber proposes to “start shooting” immigrants to address illegal immigration

Ohio Congressional candidate Samuel Wurzelbacher, also known as "Joe the Plumber," declared his stance on illegal immigration by advocating to "start shooting" … Read More

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The goal of the first Hispanic Texas Democratic Party Chairman is to convince everyone to vote

AUSTIN — Using rough numbers and optimistic assumptions, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa figures 70 percent of Texans should be inclined to … Read More

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Opinion: GOP is still the “white party”

One of the weirdest political experiences of my life happened in Florida.  I was at the grand opening of Republican Congressman Diaz-Balart’s headquarters … Read More

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GOP still lacks a frontrunner? That’s ok, say Latino Republicans

Last night marked the 20th debate between the Republican presidential hopefuls. Did the spirited Arizona debate help clarify a “front-runner” or favorite? … Read More