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August 16, 2007
VIA HISPANIC PR WIRE
A recent study conducted by LatinoEyes sheds light on the political views of U.S. Latinos and suggests general dissatisfaction with the current government and its policies. Although the majority (60%) feels that the U.S. government has made progress in terms of security and welfare, the remaining 40% feel that the government has taken no positive action in the past 4 years. Additionally, the majority of U.S. Latinos are not satisfied with current leadership, with less than 40% expressing support for President Bush.
More than 60% of Latinos are concerned about immigration, fearing most the prospect of family separation. Only 20% believe the issues surrounding undocumented workers will improve after the 2008 elections, with the majority (52%) indicating a belief that nothing will change.
Despite immigration fears, the number one issue U.S. Latinos would change in government is the U.S. global policy/war, with 60% considering the war in Iraq to be the worst action taken by the government in the past 4 years. Key issues for change beyond the war were immigration policies, followed by social service policies.
Looking forward, roughly 60% of Latinos are currently following the presidential campaigns for the upcoming 2008 elections, and approximately 70% believe that the Latino vote will make a difference in upcoming election results.
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