Registration: 5:30 p.m to 6:00 p.m.
Event: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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The Economy vs. Immigration: What Will Unlock the Latino Vote in 2012?
AS/COA will co-host a panel at the New School focusing on the top issues for Latino voters leading up to the U.S. presidential election in November.
Overview
Watch Part 01
Watch Part 02
Panelists:
- Maria Hinojosa, President and CEO, Futuro Media Group; Executive Producer and Anchor, Latino USA (moderator)
- Fernand Amandi, Managing Partner, Bendixen & Amandi International
- Jordan Fabian, Political Editor, Univisión News
- Chung-Wha Hong, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition
- Mark Hugo Lopez, Associate Director, Pew Hispanic Center
Opening Remarks:
- John Rudolph, Executive Producer, Feet in 2 Worlds
- Jason Marczak, Director of Policy, AS/COA
Latino voters are expected to play a pivotal role in the U.S. presidential election, especially in several key battleground states. Join us for a town hall event that brings together journalists, pollsters, and policy experts to explore the complex relationship between the Latino electorate and the candidates. Will economic concerns such as unemployment and housing foreclosures guide Latinos at the voting booth? Will the candidates' immigration policies dominate? Or will large numbers of Latinos simply sit out this election?
Panelists explored the political cross-currents buffeting Latinos, providing insight on the probable outcome of the election, as well as political and policy implications over the next four years.
The event will form a segment on National Public Radio’s “Latino USA” program to be broadcast at a later date.
Event Information: Ryan Berger at rberger@as-coa.org or 1-212-277-8393.
Press: Adriana La Rotta at alarotta@as-coa.org or 1-212-277-8384.