Nevada Democrats Woo Hispanic Voters

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Source: Associated Press

Nevada Democrats Woo Hispanic Voters
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May 6, 12:25 PM (ET)

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY

LAS VEGAS (AP) - There is no Spanish word for "caucus" and that is just one of Andres Ramirez's problems. The 29-year-old outreach director is responsible for selling the Nevada Democratic presidential caucus to the state's large and underrepresented Hispanic population.

The number of Hispanics in the state has risen by more than 40 percent from 2000 to 2005, growth that Democrats used to win the coveted second-in-the nation caucus slot in mid-January. They promised a diverse electorate and a chance to strengthen the party's lock with the fastest-growing minority group in the nation.

Now it is time to deliver.

Hispanics historically have aligned with Democrats. But experts say the hurdles to maximizing the force of this voting bloc, particularly in Nevada, are formidable. Among them are the large numbers of noncitizens ineligible to vote, the caucus' complicated process and a language barrier.

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1. If Kerry would have taked 12% more of the hisapnic vote in NV, he would have gotten won

NV's electoral votes. NV is trending dem for the last few presidential elections too.

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2. You don't really need a Spanish word for "caucus"

Not unless you're having a caucus in a Spanish-speaking country.