Latino Voters Favor Obama Over Any Republican Candidate Six To One (POLL)

A poll released this week by FOX News Latino indicates that Latino voters favor President Obama over any other Republican candidate with a six-to-one margin.

The FOX news Latino poll sampled 1,2000 Latino voters and indicated that President Obama is winning out even among Latinos who voted for Arizona Sen. John McCain in 2008. Albeit, by a small margin.

Considering the results of the Latino Decisions/ImpreMedia survey last December -- in which, 27 percent of those surveyed said that the GOP was “Being hostile” towards Hispanics, while only 8 percent said the same of Democrats -- perhaps this comes to no surprise.

All in all, none of the Republican Presidential candidates have a significant foothold with Latino voters, although 31 percent of respondents said they were undecided as to who they would like to see win the GOP nomination.

While Romney led the pack with 35 percent of voter support, Ron Paul came in second at 13 percent, and Gingrich garnered 12 percent of the Latino vote. About a third of those polled said they were "more likely" to vote Republican if a Latino was on the ticket.

But as Israel Ortega, of the conservative think-tank The Heritage Foundation points out, "if Republicans were to do that, I think that would obviously create a lot of momentum, a lot of excitement. But, I don’t think that Republicans should think that by simply putting a Hispanic on the Vice Presidential ticket that that’s gonna translate into votes."

According to the poll, nearly a quarter of respondents said they would be more likely to vote Republican should Florida junior Sen. Marco Rubio be the vice presidential nominee.

Comedian and author Bill Santiago is skeptical about that. On Monday in his HuffPost LatinoVoices blog post, entitled “Porque Because: Jesus Loves Anchor Babies,” questioned the Republican's "secret weapon."

“Is he really supposed to be the Republican secret weapon for wooing Latinos away from Democrats? All I know about Senator Marco Güero, I mean Rubio, is that he's a Tea Party guy. Let me know when he switches to the Tequila Party. Then maybe I'll take him seriously as a contender,” Santiago wrote.

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Comments

[Luis Lebron]

07:26 PM on 07/23/2012

I would have liked a larger sample set to justify such a claim. The statistics are just a sample set and can be used to make up something that is not reflective of the entire population. I expect a little more out of journalist to educate the reader. Not mislead the reader.

[Papers Please]

08:06 AM on 05/23/2012

Percentage of whites in America - 72%

Percentage of hispanics in America - 12%

For every vote that Obama panders from hispanics he loses two white votes, so go for it chief. I love your strategy.

[Alva Vargas]

04:19 PM on 03/31/2012

I'm latina and Obama definitely "DOES NOT" have my vote!

[Karen1]

02:42 PM on 03/17/2012

He's lousy and one of the worst we have ever had in office, but he's still better than the GOP. He's the lesser of two incompetents.

[Alva Vargas]

04:21 PM on 03/31/2012

If MICKEY MOUSE were running for the Republican presidential I would vote for him, whatever it takes to get this opportunitist out of office!

[bbowens8]

09:44 PM on 06/27/2012

HEY YOU ALREADY HAVE MITTY MOUSE-

[hissound1]

06:14 PM on 03/09/2012

wwww

[lu386ibew]

04:16 PM on 03/09/2012

duh!!!!!!! why would any latino vote for the people that hate them. the gobaggers claim it's only the illegals, that they have a problem with. that's not so. the vast majority hate anyone of color or other religious belief or sexual preference.

[Alva Vargas]

04:23 PM on 03/31/2012

I think your a bit dramatic, but at this point anybody will do to get Obama out so we can start rebuilding our country!

[King7David]

11:51 PM on 03/07/2012

Personalmente, yo no confío los republicanos para ayudar.

Otros cuatro años, el Sr. Obama.

[Alva Vargas]

04:24 PM on 03/31/2012

No me interesa la opinion de un interesado! LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

[inthedesert]

09:50 PM on 03/07/2012

So, 1200 voters favor BO? LOL. This is why we cannot let BO have a second term. America is under attack from Mexico. The Mexicanization of America must stop.

[PedroInfante]

02:12 AM on 03/08/2012

Chicharito. Burritos. Enchiladas. Margaritas. Mariachi. Tequila. Cancun. Patron. Mezcal. Quesadillas. Salma Hayek. Scared yet?

My advice to you is to get get out of the house and go out and do something with your life. Don't worry, the computer will be there when you get back.

[lu386ibew]

04:17 PM on 03/09/2012

exactly the kind of rhetoric which will be the demise of gop/teabaggers in november.

[MekhongKurt]

02:32 PM on 03/06/2012

I note that no one has attacked the poll results -- which I guess it's difficult for conservatives to do, since Fox is the one that's behind the poll. I bet it it were a CNN poll, say, the conservatives would be screaming bloody murder.

[Viper1st]

03:45 PM on 03/06/2012

For the last 25 years ~ us, "no ones" have already acknowledged that 67% of the Hispanic/Latino Community votes for Democrats.

Therefore ~ Republicans have never planned on receiving the majority of Hispanic/Latino votes, nor courted the Hispanic/Latino Community, which burnt their bridges with the Republican party since receiving FREE U.S. Citizenship.

[Alva Vargas]

04:26 PM on 03/31/2012

You under-estimate the conservatives!

[Pedro Huertero]

11:29 AM on 03/06/2012

awesome.. I'm gladly surprised Latinos know that GOP stands against all they believe in. Young latino republicans, miami cubans.. propaganda and brainwash..

[inthedesert]

09:51 PM on 03/07/2012

So, latinos believe in illegal immigration? Is that what you're saying?

[Pedro Huertero]

01:46 AM on 03/08/2012

latinos know kicking out all the illegals is not the right solution. Because sadly as it is, No one is willing to do those crappy jobs but illegals. America's low wage jobs need them.

[Alva Vargas]

04:29 PM on 03/31/2012

NO, Hispanic-"Americans" do not believe in illegal immigration into this country and resent being "clumped" together with a bunch of fugitives who would rather break the law then abide by it! Embarrassing!

[Alva Vargas]

04:55 PM on 03/31/2012

Sorry to bust your bubble but most hispanic-americans want nothing to do with illegals because their fugitives!

[Viper1st]

09:07 AM on 03/06/2012

Nothing new ~ Hispanic/Latino Community has historically voted 67% Democrat, no matter who the Democrat is, running against a Republican

Silly, (R) Reagan for granting FREE U.S. Citizenship for all the illegals in the USA on November 6, 1986 ~ Didn't do the Republicans a damn bit of good ~ no appreciation shown

[TheDRBostonGuy]

10:35 AM on 03/06/2012

Might have something to do with the perpetration of negative stereotypes and racism against Hispanics promoted by the GOP.

[Viper1st]

10:59 AM on 03/06/2012

Is not racisim defined by a black POTUS forceably deporting 1 "un-vetted" criminal illegal out of the USA every 79 seconds

[inthedesert]

09:52 PM on 03/07/2012

Well, hispanics have done a great job themselves....it had to start SOMEWHERE. Right?
Or do you not "get it"?

[psridgell]

09:08 PM on 03/05/2012

This is true, for all the mexicans who are getting free housing, free healthcare, free food, free cell phones, free electric, free dental, etc. from Nobama, But all the working Hispanics here in West Texas will never vote for Nobama again, they are also tired of all the mexicans riding in the cart while they pull.

[Isela D]

10:48 PM on 03/05/2012

Speak for your-self. Seems like you are a Fox News fan. And if you are in Texas, well, not surprised you have such claims, as follows:

"All Mexicans getting free housing, free healthcare, free food, free cell phones, free electric and dental?"

Get real! Seems like you need to explore factual and credible sources outside FOX news media. Lucky for you, there are others who share your kind of thinking, as you may very well know/heard, the KKK is registering record numbers of new members...

[kooldalai]

09:14 AM on 03/06/2012

Good looking out....helps all of us to realize that the GOP has stepped in it really deep with Hispanics, and Rubio will not get them out. I have several Latino friends and almost all of them are voting for Obama.....oh, yeah and none of them have free housing, free food, free cell phones...etc... It is that kind of prejudice that has Hispanics running towards the Democratic Party. Fan #25

[Alva Vargas]

04:47 PM on 03/31/2012

I agree with psridgell 100%. He speaks the truth, in the WEst we are invaded and something needs to be done to stop this insanity that has been going on for over 2 decades. The gravy train has dried up, they gotta go!

[Alva Vargas]

04:48 PM on 03/31/2012

PSRIDGELL, you speak the truth, the gravy train has dried up!

[susanbsbi]

08:57 PM on 03/05/2012

They know that the GOP wants to get rid of them after they pick for the farmers.

[Viper1st]

09:31 PM on 03/05/2012

As opposed ~ to the Democrats ARE getting rid of them, 1 every 79 seconds since BHO's 38-month presidency?

[kooldalai]

09:18 AM on 03/06/2012

So, why is the GOP constantly complaining about Obama doing nothing about the illegal immigration problem? This is a lose-lose for the GOP. The Democrats are on top of the problem and pushing for the Dream Act for those who have been here. Take your pick....Obama got it covered.

[lu386ibew]

04:25 PM on 03/09/2012

you amke this statement while gop pols are screaming that the pres isn't protecting the border. you can't have it both ways.

[Alva Vargas]

04:49 PM on 03/31/2012

Where do you get this garbage, from la la land?!??!

[silkphoenix]

08:21 PM on 03/05/2012

There's absolutely no surprise here if anyone has been paying attention to what the GOP Presidential candidates have been talking about the "immigration" issue.

[sajc05]

08:51 AM on 03/06/2012

at least there are people for law and order, can't say the same for the democratic party.

[Alva Vargas]

04:49 PM on 03/31/2012

Right on, and structure we desperately need right now!

[inthedesert]

09:55 PM on 03/07/2012

THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ISSUE. Be honest and get real here. Okay?

[Isela D]

08:19 PM on 03/05/2012

Although the Obama presidency has not done much for the Nation overall, it will be 1000 times better to vote Democratic than for the hateful Republicans who have demonstrated to only care for the wealthy of the country by opposing higher taxes, by blocking economic development plans by the President to bring jobs, by showcasing their hate against Blacks and Latino population.
Say no to the Republican party of hatred!

The Republican base:
Tea Party
Minuteman
Sarah Palin
KKK
Conservative Religious extremist
Fox News cast/audience
Arizona
And related regressive minds...

[ecphx]

12:01 AM on 03/06/2012

Give AZ a second chance....They recalled Russel Pierce and polls show that Sheriff Joe 's will be defeated in the election ,. Poeple are sick of his self serving costly actions.His support is outside the state. Now , if we can get rid of Gov. Brewer....we will almost be teabag free

[Isela D]

12:59 AM on 03/06/2012

There is always a second chance.. :)

[sajc05]

08:54 AM on 03/06/2012

you'll be teabag free but you'll gain more low skill, low educated workers, plus gangs, plus more welfare recipients, plus more school over crowding... not a bright future is it?

[kooldalai]

09:23 AM on 03/06/2012

I like and agree with your post except, Obama has done a lot for the Nation. Look it up...again the right keeps trying to paint the President as a do-nothing. Totally untrue. The President has done more for vets and women and children than any other President. Just Google the President's Accomplishments.

[Mary White Thompson]

04:13 PM on 03/09/2012

This is true. Bloggers, take this advice and Google the President's Accomplishments. You will be amazed. Then help spread some positive news.