Politics

TURNOUT: Presente.org Interim Co-Director Highlights Importance of Confronting Hate in Election Campaigns

With Arturo Carmona exiting Presente.org to join Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, Presente.org named two interim co-directors, both with experience in engaging Latinos. One of the co-directors, Oscar Chacon, spoke to Latin Post about Presente.org and his duties as the long-time executive director at the National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities (NALACC), now known as Alianza Americas

Joe Biden 2016 Run: As Rumors Fly, Biden Won't Be 'Bullied' on 2016 Presidential Call

Vice President Joe Biden will make a call about a potential 2016 White House run whenever he is ready and will not allow Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign to "bully" him into making a decision, an unidentified source described as a close confidant said over the weekend.

Bush, Rubio Increasingly Running Against Each Other

The GOP's two presidential rivals from Florida -- Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio -- both speak fluent Spanish and are believed to have the best chances within their party to score points with the key Latino demographic.

Julian Castro Considering Running for Texas Governor in 2018

Despite speculation that Julian Castro may become Hillary Clinton's running mate, should she win the 2016 Democratic presidential election, the former San Antonio mayor says he has not ruled out running for Texas governor in 2018.

Immigration News 2015: Georgia DACA Recipients Continue Fight for In-State College Tuition Rates

Georgia recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) have called for the same entitlements as U.S.-born Georgia residents in regards to in-state college tuition.

Marco Rubio's Latino Appeal Could Help Republican Party's Image, Say Commentators

As the son of Cuban immigrants, Marco Rubio is one of the most prominent Hispanics in the United States and might be expected to receive the Latino community's unequivocal support for his 2016 White House bid. But in reality, the bilingual Florida senator's ability to woo that key demographic may not at all be a given.

Donald Trump on SNL: Latino Advocates Want 'Saturday Night Live' to Disinvite Trump

A coalition of Latino advocacy groups wants NBC to disinvite Donald Trump from the network's long-running "Saturday Night Live" late-night program, where the GOP presidential front-runner is set to appear on Nov. 7.

Planned Parenthood in Louisiana: Judge Blocks Gov. Bobby Jindal's Effort to Defund Group for Next 14 Days

A federal judge has blocked Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's order to defund Planned Parenthood and ruled that the state must continue to provide funding to the women's reproductive health clinics for 2 more weeks while Jindal's legal battle over funding ensues.

Donald Trump vs. Jeb Bush: GOP Presidential Candidates Feud Over George W. Bush's 9/11 Record

The feud between Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Jeb Bush is growing increasingly personal, even though the real estate mogul and primary front-runner insisted that he did not mean to blame Bush's brother for the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

House Speaker Race: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Supports Paul Ryan; Duo Teamed for Immigration Reform

U.S. Rep. Luis Guitierrez, D-Ill., endorsed Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., for House Speaker, while the two politicians have come together in their fight for immigration reform.

John McCain 2016 Senate Election: GOP Senator Starts 'Unidos Con McCain' Hispanic Coalition

With Latinos representing 30.5 percent of Arizona's population, U.S. Sen. John McCain has amped his Latino outreach efforts as he prepares his 2016 reelection process.

Ann Coulter vs. Raven-Symone on Immigration and Ghetto Names

Ann Coulter joins The View to discuss her new book, which deals with the current immigration policy. While being questioned for her nationality, Symone and Coulter have a quick exchange of words and morality.

Republican Presidential Polls [2016] Donald Trump vs. Ben Carson, Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio; Why Carly Fiorina's Numbers Took a Dive

Donald Trump and Ben Carson are running neck and neck in a recent Fox News 2016 Republican presidential poll, more than doubling the level of support of any of the party's other crowded list of candidates.

Republican Presidential Debate - Oct. 28, 2015 [PREVIEW] Republican Party & CNBC Finalize Details; Candidates List, Location & Time

After several tweaks were suggested regarding the format for the upcoming Republican debates CNBC, the Republican National Committee and the GOP presidential campaigns, have all agreed upon the criteria for the Oct. 28 primary debate.

2016 Presidential Election Fundraising: Totals for Carson, Trump, Bush, Cruz and How they Compare to Clinton and Sanders So Far

A new report issued by the Federal Election Commission on the 2016 presidential race reveal that Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Ben Carson have raised the most campaign money in the third quarter.

Syria News Today [OCT. 2015] Cuba Denies Sending Troops to Syria

Responding to recent reports that the Cuban government had sent troops to Syria to support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Cuban government has called the news and unfounded and irresponsible.

Jeb Bush vs. Donald Trump: Feud Escalates Over 9/11 Comments; See Their Twitter Response

Donald Trump strongly implied this week that he at least partly blames former president and fellow Republican Party member George W. Bush for the 9/11 attacks.

Presidential Polls 2016: Hillary Rodham Clinton Surging After Debate, Bernie Sanders Close Behind - Dems Candidates' Numbers Including Joe Biden

Fresh off her sterling showing in the first of six Democratic presidential debates, overall party front-runner Hillary Clinton has surged into a virtual tie with rival Bernie Sanders in the crucial, early-voting state of New Hampshire.

Election 2016: Hillary Clinton Continues Appeal For Latino Vote with Campaign Initiative, Endorsement

Fresh off the high of her widely praised presidential debate performance, Hillary Clinton rallied up Latino voters with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro at a campaign event in Texas.

Republicans' Views on Climate Change Nuanced but Skeptical

The GOP's 15 major presidential candidates have widely diverging views on climate change, which range from Ted Cruz's open skepticism regarding the scientific consensus on the issue to Lindsey Graham's insistence it is time to seek solutions.