President, U.S. Senate, Congress, and the Minnesota House of Representatives are the major races in the campaign of 2008. This is the first presidential election without an incumbent or sitting vice president involved since 1952.
Candidates seek the Latino vote
The Latino vote is becoming increasingly important in this year's presidential election. Midmorning examines the complicated divide down party lines, and how candidates can appeal to this growing ethnic group.
Guests
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John A. Garcia: Professor of political science at the University of Arizona and author of "Latino Politics in America."
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Lionel Sosa: CEO of the grassroots online think tank Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together. He was a media consultant for President George W. Bush in the 2004 campaign as well as in 2000. He has been Hispanic media consultant in six Republican presidential campaigns, beginning in 1980.
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