Maria Cristina Garcia, professor of American Studies at Cornell University and author of several books about South Americans and Cubans seeking refuge in the U.S., comments on the prominent role of Hispanics at this week’s Republican National Convention.
Garcia says:
“Republican and Democratic strategists are mistaken if they think there is one monolithic Hispanic vote. The Hispanic-Latino population is simply too large and diverse, and their voting represents a wide range of concerns. “Some Hispanic voters who have traditionally voted Republican are put off by the Tea Party's hijacking of the party, and the mean-spirited political discourse and lack of statesmanship and cooperation exhibited by party leaders. Whether they will leave the party permanently, or simply cross over during this election cycle, is yet to be seen. “Showcasing young Hispanic politicians like Marco Rubio isn't going to persuade large numbers of undecided voters to vote Republican if the rhetoric is divisive.”
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