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    The Potential Power of Latinos in 2016

    After President Obama's re-election four years ago, the Republican National Committee officially declared its intention to reach out to the growing Latino electorate. Four years later, a record 27 million Latinos are eligible — a 40% increase since 2008 – and both parties are vying for their support.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 9, 2016 • 35m Listen

    After President Obama's re-election four years ago, the Republican National Committee officially declared its intention to reach out to the growing Latino electorate. Four years later, a record 27 million Latinos are eligible — a 40% increase since 2008 – and both parties are vying for their support. But there's no such thing as the "Hispanic Vote." They're divided by religion, country of origin, economic class--and generation. There are liberals and conservatives. But one issue is uniting them as never before: Immigration — creating a special challenge for the Republicans, and not just because of Donald Trump. Will that increase their dismal rate of turnout in states where Latino votes could make a difference?

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    Will Latino Voters Play a Pivotal Role in 2016?
    1. 1:47Obama's Progressive Budget Deal Snubbed by GOP
    2. 8:40The Potential Power of Latinos in 2016You’re reading this
    3. 44:58Beyoncé's Black Power Moment at Super Bowl 50
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Paul von Zielbauer

      Co-founder of Geezer magazine, former producer for To the Point and Which Way LA?; former reporter for the New York Times

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      Suzanne Gamboa

      NBC News Latino

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      Matt Barreto

      Latino Decisions / UCLA

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      Alfonso Aguilar

      American Principles Project

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Will Latino Voters Play a Pivotal Role in 2016?
    1. 1:47Obama's Progressive Budget Deal Snubbed by GOP
    2. 8:40The Potential Power of Latinos in 2016You’re reading this
    3. 44:58Beyoncé's Black Power Moment at Super Bowl 50
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