Brent Wilkes, Executive Director for the League of United Latin American Citizens, discusses the role of the Hispanic vote in the 2008 presidential election.

Discussion Questions

1. According to Mr. Wilkes, which political issues impact the Latino community? Specifically, how do Hispanic voters view the issues of immigration and the economy?
2. Why does Mr. Wilkes believe the Latino vote will be the swing vote in the 2008 election? Which other demographic group(s) could possibly be a swing vote?
3. Mr. Wilkes mentions the “brown-black divide.” What does this mean? How does he view this divide and the cooperation between Latinos and African Americans?
4. Why will the League of United Latin American Citizens not endorse a specific candidate? Click here to find out more information about the League of United Latin American Citizens.