Social Media Debate Sentiment Less Critical of Obama than Polls and Press Are
The reaction to the first presidential debate was better for Barack Obama in social media than in the traditional press, where the consensus was that Mitt Romney had won handily. But the sentiment differed by social media platform and generally criticism was more plentiful than praise.
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A Record 24 Million Latinos Are Eligible to Vote, But Turnout Rate Has Lagged That of Whites, Blacks
Due to their ongoing population growth, Latinos comprise a greater share of the nation’s eligible voters than they did just a few years ago—11.0% this year, up from 9.5% in 2008 and 8.2% in 2004. However, the turnout rate of eligible Latino voters has historically lagged that of whites and blacks by substantial margins.
Latinos in the 2012 Election: Alabama
There are 45,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Alabama, 1% of all eligible voters in the state.
Latinos in the 2012 Election: Arizona
There are 824,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Arizona, 19% of all eligible voters in the state.
Latinos in the 2012 Election: Arkansas
There are 51,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Arkansas, 2% of all eligible voters in the state.
Latinos in the 2012 Election: California
There are 5.9 million eligible Hispanic voters in California, 26% of all eligible voters in the state.
Latinos in the 2012 Election: Colorado
There are 484,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Colorado, 14% of all eligible voters in the state.
Latinos in the 2012 Election: Connecticut
There are 239,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Connecticut, 9% of all eligible voters in the state.
