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Mitt Romney Supports Republican Paul Ryan for 2016 Presidential Run: Wisconsin Rep. Doesn't Feel the Need to 'Chum'

In a recent interview, Republican congressman Paul Ryan made it clear that if he decides to cast his lot into the 2016 presidential race, it will be entirely on his terms.

Florida 26th District 2014 Polls: Cuban Politics and Political Dissident Heats Election Between Incumbent Joe Garcia, Challenger Carlos Curbelo

By Paola Hernández
Florida's 26th congressional district is home to a heavy Cuban population, and its House of Representatives election has challenged candidates to confront Cuban politics.

Immigration Reform 2014 News: Border Security Top Concern For Texans Despite Deaths at U.S.-Mexico Border Hitting 15-Year Low

By Paola Hernández
Following the influx of undocumented immigrant children entering the U.S. this summer, border security became the top important issue among Texans based on new polling statistics.

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul: ‘The Republican Party Brand Sucks’

By Paola Hernández
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul likened Republican party could in fact "do better." While on a voyage through Detroit on Wednesday, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who has constantly criticized the Republican party's efforts to extend their platform to minority voters in hopes to make it more pleasant.

Tom Menino Death: President Barack Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry Praise Longtime Boston Mayor Dead From Cancer

By Paola Hernández
Legendary former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino died Thursday. Legendary former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino died Thursday, the Boston Globe reported. The 71-year-old had been battling with cancer.

Immigration Reform Update: Immigrant Rights Groups Call for Closing Artesia, Karnes Detention Centers as Report Details 'Inhumane' Conditions

By Paola Hernández
Immigrant rights groups released a report detailing the conditions women and children are living in detention centers in the U.S. that have been referred to as "inhumane" and "negligent."

Colorado Senate Election 2014: Rep. Cory Gardner Gaining Lead Against Incumbent Sen. Mark Udall as Latino Vote Continues To Factor Election

By Paola Hernández
The contentious U.S. Senate race in Colorado has received attention of the role Latino voters may have on Election Day, but overall numbers show the Republican candidate with an early edge.

Millennial Voter Turnout in Midterm Election 2014: 'Definite' Millennial Voters Prefer Republican-Controlled Congress; Support For Obama Among Latino Millenial Voters Dropping

By Paola Hernández
Millennials may play a crucial role for this year's midterm elections, and it could benefit the Republican Party come Election Day.

Texas Governor Race Polls 2014: Wendy Davis Confident of Election Win Despite Being Down 20 Percent in New Poll

By Paola Hernández
Texas State Senator Wendy Davis is confident of her odds to become the state's next governor despite new polling figures showing the Democratic candidate nearly 20 points behind Republican candidate Greg Abbott.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Final Recommendations Coming From Agencies for Obama's Executive Action on Immigration Reform

By Paola Hernández
Government agencies like the Justice Department and Homeland Security are finalizing their recommendations on immigration reform and will be sending them to the White House in the next couple of weeks. The Obama Administration has delayed taking executive action on reform twice but has said he will make an announcement before the end of the year.

New Hampshire Elections: GOP Millennial Marilinda Garcia Appeals to Fellow Millennials in New Campaign Ad

By Paola Hernández
Polling results for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District election may have the Democratic incumbent securing a narrow lead, but the Republican challenger has been making efforts to attract voters within her age group: millennials.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: Immigrant Rights Groups Call for DACA Recipients' Families' Protection

By Paola Hernández
National immigrant rights groups are calling for President Barack Obama to use his imminent immigration executive action to protect families of DACA recipients.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: Pentagon Orders Quarantine for 'Liberian' Serving Soldiers

By Paola Hernández
The Joint Chiefs of Staff recommended quarantines for soldiers returning from Ebola stricken countries, and on the Secretary of Defense mandated a 21 day "controlled monitoring regimen" on Wednesday. There are over 200,000 Latinos serving in the U.S. military.

Midterm Elections 2014: Five Latino Candidates Running for Congress

By Paola Hernández
Five Latinos either running for congressional seats or hoping for re-election as incumbents are in tight races in California, Florida, New Hampshire and Texas.

Connecticut Governor Race 2014: Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Campaigns for Incumbent Dannell Malloy to Increase Latino Voter Turnout

By Paola Hernández
In a rematch of the 2010 gubernatorial election, Connecticut's Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is hoping to influence Latino voters ahead of the midterm Election Day with campaign events with Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla.

Immigration and the 2014 Election: 'Pathway to Legal Status' for Undocumented Immigrants Supported By Most Americans

By Paola Hernández
Immigration policy has been among the key important issues leading up to the midterm election on Nov. 4, and a new report showed how Americans view immigrants in the U.S.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Supported by Janet Napolitano, Former Homeland Security Secretary

By Paola Hernández
While President Barack Obama is scheduled to announce an executive action on immigration policy in the next few weeks, former Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano proclaimed her support of the president due to inaction from Congress.

New Hampshire Elections 2014: GOP Millennial Marilinda Garcia Slipping Away from Midterm Win Against Democratic Incumbent Ann Kuster

By Paola Hernández
New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District's Democratic incumbent representative could serve another two-year term as polling data showed the Republican candidate losing steam ahead of midterm Election Day.

Latino Policy Group Finds Latinos Severely Underrepresented in New York State Government Hiring

By Paola Hernández
For several decades, the hiring of state government employees in New York State hasn't reflected the percentage of Latinos resident in the state. The latest analysis shows while Latinos make up 18 percent of the New York State population, they only are hired for 4.9 percent of government jobs.

Potential 2016 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton's Remarks On Trickle-Down Economics Mirror Controversial 2012 Statements by Barack Obama

By Paola Hernández
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said in a comment Friday that it's not businesses that create jobs.
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