The Latino population constitutes a growing political force. There are 9 million Latino citizens of voting age in the U.S. Latinos are expected to have a significant impact on elections in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. Analysts are uncertain though which direction Latinos will vote for Democrats or Republicans.

Guest:

• Carmen Joge, a civil rights policy analyst for the National Council of La Raza, the largest Latino civil rights organization in the country.

Related links:

• National Council of La Raza
• 10/28/98 Pacifica Network News–Latino Vote ’98
• LARASA Policy Brief: The Power of the Latino Vote
• LARASA’s Voter Information Center