Clinton is Commended for Her Early Initiatives to Reach Out to Latinos Voters

Los Angeles Times article "Why Clinton can count on Latinos" points out Hillary's advantage over Obama in regards to Latino support.

From the beginning Hillary made significant efforts to gain early endorsements from Latino leaders. Five of the seven Latino congressional representatives in California support her campaign. Former San Antonio mayor and U.S. housing secretary, are also on her side. Leaders such as California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez and Raul Yzaguirre, former head of the National Council of La Raza, are national co-chairmen of her campaign. The prominent Latino leaders who have demonstrated influence among our community.

Click here to view the article:
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/sunday/commentary/la-oe-pachon30jan30,0,869578.story

Hillary's National Hispanic Leadership Council hosts a Virtual Rally

Tommorrow WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30th AT 8:00 PM EST, Hillary's National Hispanic Leadership Council will host a Virtual Rally!

Hillary's has continued to show a strong dedication to our community and now its our turn to support her!

Former President Bill Clinton and Campaign Manager, Patti Solis-Doyle will lead a discussion about the direction of the campaign heading into the February 5th states.

Click here to rsvp:

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/action/hispaniccall/

The call in number is 1-800-214-0745

Passcode 468873

Clinton Comes in Second in South Carolina Primary

Senator Clinton came in second place in today's South Carolina primary with 32 percent. Senator Clinton spent much of the week campaigning outside South Carolina and increased her momentum going into the Feb. 5 round of voting involving 22 states, including California, Illinois and New York.

America Ferrera endorses Hillary Clinton

Last week, rising Latina Star, America Ferrera officially endorsed Hillary Clinton. She spent three days in Nevada with Chelsea to talk to voters and encourge them to Vote "Hillary for President". She campaigned side by side with Chelsea who she found to be extremely remarkable.

In this weeks Hillary Newsletter, Ferrera writes about how Hillary has inspired her to make a difference and more importantly to educate herself. America Ferrera has pledged her support to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in hopes to boost the Hispanic vote. She says: “This election is too important to stand on the sidelines, especially for my generation. “I believe that Hillary Clinton can turn this country around.”

Click here to see America and Chelsea campaign in Nevada http://www.hillaryclinton.com/action/america/?sc=1568&utm_source=1568&utm_medium=e

Latino to Latino Phone Bank in MD/VA/DC

Here's our chance to motivate Latino Voters across the Nation to Vote for Hillary in the primary election!

This Sunday, January 27 at 5:00 pm, Hillary is asking all Latino supporters from Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland to come together at an important phone bank in the Arlington, Virginia headquarters (4420 North Fairfax Drive). The goal is to contact as many undecided Hispanic voters in the early states (New Mexico, Arizona, California, New Jersey, and Connecticut) as we can!

By speaking to undecided voters about why we support Hillary, we can potentially make a difference in who they decide to vote for. The voters we contact can help Hillary win important states on what Senator Menendez calls “Latino Tuesday”!

Please e-mail me at Monica.Cevallos@latinosforclinton.com if you are interested! I will be coordinating carpools and rides if necessary. You can also email Alex Sanchez at asanchez@hillaryclinton.com to confirm your participation,

*It is encouraged that we bring your charged cell phone.

Hope to see you there!

Monica Cevallos
Virginia State Director
Latinos for Clinton

The Hispanic Vote Critical in This Election and for Decades to Come

According to Adam Nagourney and Jennifer Steinhauer's article in today's Politics section on the New York Times, "In Obama’s Pursuit of Latinos, Race Plays Role", in 2004 Hispanics accounted for 16 percent of the vote in the California primary; 11 percent in New York, 17 percent in Arizona and 9 percent in Florida. As such, it is clear that the Hispanic vote will be critical to any Democrat seeking to be elected in this election and for decades to come. Senator Clinton is looking for volunteers to participate in letter writing campaigns or phone banking events. Sign up today and help change the face of American politics.

Clinton Victorious in New Hampshire

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton surprised the pundits and pollsters last night and won the New Hampshire Primary with 39% of the vote to Senator Barack Obama's 36%. In the morning talk shows, Senator Clinton attributed her win in part to her success late in the race in telling voters why she's in public life. It is now time to focus on Michigan (Jan. 15), Nevada (Jan. 19), South Carolina (Jan. 26) and Florida (Jan. 29). Volunteers interested in participating in letter writing campaigns or phone banking events please sign up immediately.

Hillary - "This is going to be a fight"

"This is going to be a fight." Although Senator Clinton's 3rd place finish in Iowa was disappointing, she has vowed to fight on. This is not the end of the campaign!!!