US Presidential Candidates Appeal to Hispanic Voters

(07 July 08-RV) United States presidential candidates Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, will be trying to appeal to Hispanic voters this week.at the League of United Latin American Citizens' national convention on Tuesday in Washington DC and the National Council of La Raza on next weekend in San Diego. Last month, they both addressed The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. The three appearances by both candidates in less than a month at Hispanic-sponsored events underscores the influence that the Hispanic voting block may have during this November's presidential elections. Hispanics were long considered part of the Democratic party base but in more recent years have become swing voters. We spoke to the Director for InsideCatholic.com., Deal Hudson. He said McCain’s pro-immigration voting record will help him with Hispanic voters.