So as Republicans, why aren't we pushing our own "get out the vote" efforts, instead of just complaining about the Democrats efforts to do the same? Hispanics were and are, predominantly Christian, hardworking and conservative. They overwhelmingly supported Bush senior and to the most part Jr. After a brief lull, recent elections have shown them starting to gravitate again to their conservative roots.
"Getting out the vote" efforts aren't a one party idea. Both parties can participate. The Republicans need a message that includes people that ultimately share the same beliefs, not drive a wedge between them because of ethnic differences.
The hispanics here, and in southern CO, could show Californians a thing or two about being liberal. Been blue for over 100 years.
That said, I see signs that conservatism is taking hold. With the federal response to the fire that the feds STARTED, northern NM may just turn red!
Or purple, at least.
