Latino politics

Over the past couple of years, Latinos have gained significant ground in the American political scene. Progressing from being almost non-existent in American politics in the early 90's, Latinos have gained nearly 20 seats in Congress in the past decade. The Latino population has played a crucial role in the elections in several states, as whichever candidate wins the Latino vote often wins the election. This fact has helped the Latino population, as politicians are now more willing to fight for Latino rights and reform in Congress. Issues like Latino civil and political rights, immigration, and language policies have come to the forefront of heated debates in Congress, when 15 years ago these topics would never have even been considered. President George W. Bush has even broadcasted his speeches over Spanish radio in the U.S., and the Republican party has been broadcasting on Spanish language television in order to establish closer links with the Latino people. Latinos are slowly growing from a mere political minority to a dominant force in politics. Latinos have also been influential in the workplace, as they are willing to work for longer hours and less money. This issue has been a real problem for "native" Americans whose jobs have been "stolen" by these Latino immigrants. Government has also had to pay more attention to this issue as it slowly becomes more heated. In conclusion, the Latino population is steadily increasing in the U.S., and someday it will not be a simple minority. Latinos have already made their presence known in the workplace and in Congress itself. Who knows where the Latino population will end up in the next 50 years.