Hispanic Voters' Effect on U.S. Politics [INFOGRAPHIC]
Author: Heather Rogers
The following infographic shows clearly how important Hispanic voters will be in the 2012 election, and elections to come. As the largest growing demographic in America, 12 million Hispanic registered voters are expected to turn out for the 2012 election. This number will continue to grow, and both parties hope to capture as much of the Hispanic vote as possible. They will undoubtedly tailor their campaign strategies to target this huge demographic.
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