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Coinciding with the next two presidential election cycles in 2012 and 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting Hispanics to have a significant presence in the nation’s labor force over the next ten years.  As reported by the Pew Research Center, Hispanics are expected to account for three-quarters of the growth in the nation’s labor force from 2010-2020. The data was taken from 2010 Census figures. In 2010 alone, Hispanics as a whole had a higher participation rate in the nation’s lab

Media focus on the Republican presidential primary process is on a perpetual 24/7 news cycle, relentless and rife with circus sideshows (Hello, Mr. Trump). Yet, the constant microscope from the press hasn't prevented mainstream media outlets from mangling the delegate count. Presently, the number of delegates pledged to any candidate is far less than media outlets are reporting and mathematically point to only one outcome so far: a brokered Republican National Convention. Not So Fast Gov. Romne

The campaign trail today will hold caucuses in both Minnesota and Colorado, with a primary in Missouri... Newt Gingrich (Republican): Increasing the intensity of his rhetoric against Mitt Romney, Gingrich also now faces competition from Rick Santorum, who has been steadily gaining momentum. A clerical error has kept Gingrich off the ballot in tonight’s Missouri primary, opening the stage for Santorum to go head to head with Romney. Gingrich will be campaigning in Ohio today focusing on gaining

With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Mitt Romney came in first in the Nevada primary, receiving just over 50 percent of the vote. The rest of the candidates struggled to keep up with Romney, with Gingrich finishing up with 21.1 percent, Ron Paul close behind with 18.8 percent, and Rick Santorum receiving just 10 percent of the vote. Voter turnout in Nevada was much lower than expected, reflecting a lack of enthusiasm for the Republican candidates. Jamie Dupree of the Atlanta Journal Cons

Here are the results from the Nevada Caucuses, courtesy of the Los Angeles Times Data Desk. While the results are not final, it looks like another victory for Mitt Romney, with a strong finish for Ron Paul, who came within 2% of Newt Gingrich’s second place win. Rick Santorum’s fourth place finish is no surprise, seeing as he spent most of the week campaigning in Colorado. Check in tomorrow with the Independent Voter Network for a full update of the Nevada Caucuses and the Presidential Election

On the eve of the Nevada Caucuses, the Republican presidential candidates make their final arguments to Nevada voters today. A recent poll conducted by Cannon Survey Center at the University of Nevada finds that Romney is the favorite, supported by 45 percent of the likely caucusgoers. While he's not on the road campaigning like the rest of the presidential candidates, Barack Obama is partaking in his own campaigning in Washington. Fully aware of the significance of veterans in the upcoming elec

Today in Washington, the President spoke at the 60th Annual National Prayer Breakfast. The Republican candidates continue to campaign in Colorado, Maine, and Nevada. The Nevada and Maine caucuses begin on Saturday, February 4th, followed by the Colorado and Minnesota caucuses on Tuesday, February 7th. On the campaign trail... Newt Gingrich (Republican): Former House Speaker Gingrich pledges to remain in the GOP race until the August convention. The San Francisco Chronicle, however, reports he

Voters in Florida flocked to the polls yesterday to participate in the Florida primary election. With 29 electoral votes, 50 delegates up for grabs, and as host of the Republican National Convention in August, Florida's political significance is obvious. Despite its political significance, however, voter turnout yesterday was down 14% since 2008. Here are the final results of yesterday's primary election: Mitt Romney: 46.4%, Newt Gingrich: 31.9%, Rick Santorum: 13.4%, Ron Paul: 7%, Other: 1.3%

"If enthusiasm would win elections, we'd win hands down." You couldn't tell by Ron Paul's post-Florida primary speech that he came in last place with just 7% of the vote.  An explosive crowd in Henderson, NV ranted and raved as Paul talked about his prospects in caucus states like Iowa and Nevada.  Paul declared, "I called Mitt Romney to congratulate him."  Then, after he cordially calmed the wave of boos, he continued, "then I told him I'd see him in the caucus states." Although the prospects

Today, the remaining Republican candidates face off in Florida, campaigning for the 50 delegates of this winner-take-all state. While Ron Paul and Rick Santorum have been focusing their attentions elsewhere, the battle for Florida remains heated between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney.  The polls close today at 7pm ET. Check in with the Independent Voter Network tomorrow for a full report on the results and implications of the Florida primary. You can also find live updates on our Twitter feed: @I