How will the Latino vote affect the 2012 elections?

Latinos are the fastest-growing group in the United States. Some are new immigrants, some are born in the U.S. It's a complex group comprised of different ethnicities, faiths, political leanings, and economic situations. And candidates must increasingly stand up and take notice of how Latinos can affect their chance of getting elected.

How do you think Latino voters will affect the elections in 2012? Share your thoughts below.

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"The Latino vote" is a term that doesn't accurately capture the diversity among Latinos in the United States. How do YOU view Latinos in this country?

What impact will Latinos have on the elections in 2012?

How should candidates approach campaigning to Latino voters? What mistakes have you seen?

What issues do you want to see candidates--for any office--address?

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

Now, a few questions to get you know you better.

In what year were you born?

What faith, if any, do you belong to?

What is your preferred language?

What political party, if any, do you identify with most closely?

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