Are you wondering about the breakdown of the Latino vote?
There's been a lot of media coverage about why Latinos voted for Obama. I mean, I know why I voted for him.
I live in The Bronx - a borough with a significant Latino population. And on Election Day, The Husband, The Boy and I went out to vote as a family. (Don't worry, there was no voter fraud funny business - The Boy didn't vote.) And when we reached our polling site, the line wrapped all around the block. (It was pretty cold that night. I wasn't wearing socks.)
There was a guy who came behind us and was annoyed by the length of the line. He said something about it being bad. And The Husband turned around and was like "Are you kidding? This is great! Every election should be like this."
The Husband is right. (I may live to regret writing those words.) EVERY single election should have the same turn out. We should always have to wait on block long lines to vote - not only every four years.
Because when Latinos show up at the polls - we are a force to be reckoned with. There is power in numbers people. The GOV better recognize!
So how did Latinos vote? Check out LATISM's cool infograph breakdown:
I grew up in a household where politics were never discussed. I remember being in the 2nd or 3rd grade and asking my mother who she voted for. For years, I asked to go with her, because I wanted to see what it was like. But my mother would never tell me who she voted for, "It's private," she would say. And she never took me with her to vote.
Honestly, I never cared much for politics as I got older. I was one of those who believed, my voice didn't matter.
I was a fool. I was so wrong.
Over the last ten years, I've made it a point to pay attention. I've made it a priority to get out and vote.
My voice matters. So does yours.
I vote because I believe people should be free to marry who they want. I am in full support of gay marriage.
I vote because I believe in a woman's right to choose.
I vote because I believe opportunity, quality education and healthcare are a right not a privilege.
I vote because I want to see this country continue to move forward and prosper.
In our home we openly discuss politics. Tonight, when I get home from work, we will go out and vote as a family. I want The Boy to be a part of the process. I want him to grow up knowing that voting is his responsibility.
So go out and make sure you vote. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
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