CO Hispanics Are Turning Out for Obama

Seven out of ten Hispanic voters in Colorado are voting for Barack Obama from now until Nov. 4 reports the Examiner. Around 16% of the state's current voter pool identify themselves as Hispanic and of those, 70% are supporting Obama. "According to 2007 Census estimates, Hispanics make up 19.7 percent of Colorado's 4.9 million people. That's an increase of more than two full percent points from 2000, when Colorado was 17.1 percent Hispanic" (Examiner). With these numbers and this level of turnout, the Hispanic population could ensure an Obama victory.

So, what are Republicans doing in response? The RNC announced that it will sponsor a "Hispanics for Victory" bus tour across the southern part of the state. "The tour will make five stops in southern Colorado to rally support for John McCain and Sarah Palin, and participants will address grassroots volunteers and answer questions" (MarketWatch.com). Despite these efforts, it might be too little too late.