The United States gave me opportunities that my country of origin could not: freedom of the press and complete freedom of expression.
Jorge RamosRead
The new rule in American politics is that no one can make it to the White House without the Hispanic vote.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Hispanic vote is now crucial for political candidates aiming for the presidency in the U.S.
Jorge Ramos emphasizes the significant influence that the Hispanic community holds in American politics, particularly in presidential elections. This suggests that candidates must prioritize the needs and interests of Hispanic voters to gain support and ultimately secure the presidency, reflecting the demographic changes and the political power of this group in the United States.
Themes
Hispanic VotePoliticsPresidencyElectionsInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
During a campaign rally, a candidate emphasized their commitment to Hispanic issues while quoting Ramos.
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Young Latinos have been telling me that they want to register to vote because of Donald Trump. Not because they want to vote for him but because they want to vote against him.
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I go out on publicity tours for my books, and, you know, Latinos, they bring everybody in the family to everything, even little kids. So I always ask the kids, 'Who wants to be the first Latino President?' It used to be no hands went up, or maybe one or two. Now, with Obama, many of the little hands go up. It will happen in my lifetime.
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