Republicans losing the Latino vote

Of course, nothing the Republicans ever do makes any sense. They viciously attack the growing Latino population of America and lose their votes and their own political seats. They can only win the white vote, but this segment is the most rapidly declining group in America.

LA Times: New mood from new citizens
Latino immigrants in South Florida who have traditionally registered with the GOP have felt alienated by the party, critics say.

Izquierdo said he did not like President Bush's handling of the Iraq war and was miffed at politicians, most of them Republican, who seem to dislike immigrants.

That sentiment, expressed by several of the 6,000 new citizens who took their oaths Thursday in group ceremonies that take place regularly in immigrant-heavy cities nationwide, underscored the troubled environment facing the GOP in the buildup to next year's presidential election.

Surveys show that among Latino voters — a bloc Bush had hoped to woo into the Republican camp — negative views about the party are growing amid a bitter debate over immigration policy.

Hat Tip: Crooks and Liars