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Democratic National Committee Names Pablo Manriquez as Director of Hispanic Media

As the 2016 presidential election season continues, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced its new hire for the director of Hispanic media role.

Presidential Candidates Opinions on Gay Marriage: Rubio Woos Gay Republicans While Staying in Favor of Conservative Christians

The GOP senator has distanced himself from his pro-gay remarks, claiming gay marriage is not a constitutional right.

Libre Initiative Executive Director Daniel Garza Identifies Economic Freedom, 2016 Election's Impact on Latinos

With the 2016 presidential election slowly gaining speed with candidates from major political parties announcing their bid, one organization has been engaging with the Latino community founded on principles of economic freedom.

2016 Presidential Election Polls: Marco Rubio Leads GOP Pack, Runs Best Against Hillary Clinton, New Poll

It is a good week for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., one of the confirmed Republican Party presidential candidates. New polling data has Rubio ahead against fellow GOP candidates and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Marco Rubio 2016 Platform: 'DACA Is Important,' Says GOP Presidential Candidate, But Program Should End

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the second Cuban-American Republican presidential candidate, said President Barack Obama's 2012 deferred action program "is important," but he wants to see the end of the deferred action program.

Marco Rubio 2016 Campaign: Cuban American Launches Presidential Bid from Miami Freedom Tower

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., officially announced his bid for the White House. From Miami's Freedom Tower, Rubio became the third Republican Party candidate to launch a presidential bid.

Jeb Bush 2016 Presidential Election: Former Governor Identified Himself 'Hispanic' in Voter Registration

Potential GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush's 2009 voter registration application revealed the former governor marked "Hispanic" in the form's "race/ethnicity" questionnaire.

2016 Presidential Election: Interest Lower Than 2008 Election; Bush, Clinton Families Don't Influence Votes

Interest for the 2016 presidential election is reportedly lower compared to the previous two presidential election cycles, according to polling data.

Marco Rubio 2016 President Campaign: GOP Presidential Candidate Needs 40 Percent of Latino Vote in 2016, Says Rubio Pollster

The Republican National Committee (RNC) knows the Latino vote is needed to win the next presidential election, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is hoping to engage and attract the electorate.

'Tone' on Gay Marriage Liability for GOP, Especially With Those Under 30

Opposition to same-sex marriage increasingly presents a liability for candidates hoping to move into the White House - and that includes Republicans. While nearly three-quarters of all GOP supporters still reject such unions, more than 60 percent of those under 30 do not, pollster Whit Ayres said.

Tom Schweich's Spokesperson, Spence Jackson, Commits Suicide 1 Month After Schweich Suicide

Spence Jackson took his life a month after Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich's suicide. Police do not believe the suicides to be related.

Elections 2016: Carly Fiorina May Run for Presidential GOP Candidate

The former CEO of tech company Hewlett-Packard said she will most likely run for the GOP presidential ticket in 2016, promising a decision in April or May.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: GOP Presidential Candidate Finds Trouble With the Spanish Language

U.S. Presidential candidate Ted Cruz has received criticism for his Spanish-language campaign advertisement despite making controversial comments about individuals with bilingual education.

Republicans Pass Senate Budget Plan That Cuts Spending and Dismantles Obamacare

Following a marathon of amendment votes, the Senate approved a Republican budget resolution just after 3:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Harry Reid Retiring in 2016: Senate Minority Leader, Nevada Democrat Announces Retirement

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced his retirement and will not seek re-election in 2016. In a video message titled "Thank You!" Reid said his facial injuries result him to have "little down time" and take into consideration several issues.

NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Discusses Effort to Mobilize Latino Voters, Says GOP Congress is 'Toxic'

The New York City (NYC) metropolitan area is home to the second-largest Latino population in the U.S., and NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has become one of the major figures on advocating the rights of Latinos, specifically the undocumented population and encouraging political engagement. Latin Post interviewed Speaker Mark-Viverito about immigration, Congress and mobilizing the Latino vote.

Ted Cruz for President 2016: Ted Cruz Becomes First Latino to Enter 2016 Presidential Race, Vows to Act Against "Executive Amnesty"

As U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, formally announced his candidacy Monday for the White House during an address at Liberty University, the largest Christian-based higher education institution in the U.S, Cruz's message throughout his announcement was reigniting the "promise of America."

Ted Cruz for President 2016: Cuban-American GOP Senator Confirms Presidential Bid

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, officially became the first person to run for the 2016 presidential election. Cruz, who was born in Canada through a Cuban father and American mother, confirmed his candidacy on Twitter shortly after 12 a.m. EST.

Immigration Reform Update: GOP Attacking Obama Policy Through Tax Bill

By going through the tax system the GOP has figured out a way to undermine President Obama's executive order designed to protect the approximately 4 million undocumented U.S. immigrants from deportation.

Glenn Beck Radio: Conservative Talk Show Host Leaves Republican Party

Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck is no longer a member of the Republican Party, he said on his radio show Wednesday. "I've made my decision - I'm out," the 51-year-old commentator announced.

2016 Presidential Polls: Hillary Clinton's Favorability Rating Higher Than GOP Presidential Field

While no one has thrown their hat into the 2016 presidential race, new numbers show that presumptive Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton appears to have the highest favorable rating against all potential GOP candidates despite controversy regarding her U.S. State Department emails.
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