News 21′s immigration coverage ends this week, after 6 months of ICE raids and tight electoral races. Within the dual themes of “New Voters” and “Old Fears,” we tracked the increasing power and rising visibility of immigrant voters, along with the backlash against them in places as far-flung as Hazleton, Pa. and Farmers Branch, Tex. [...]
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Wrapping Up News 21′s Immigration Coverage
November 30, 2008 – 7:56 pm
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears
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Also tagged Columbia, Immigration, immigration reform
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A Few Surprises in Immigration-Related Races
November 5, 2008 – 8:07 pm
Here’s a run-down of the races we were watching. In some, the immigration issue played a role—or failed to; in others, immigrant voters’ voices were heard. More details to come later on some of the major stories. (All results from NYTimes.com, unless linked elsewhere.) Texas 22: Republican Pete Olson beat Democratic incumbent Rep. Nick Lampson, [...]
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears
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Also tagged Barletta, Chris Carney, Chris Hackett, Columbia, Congress, Florida, Gerry Connolly, Immigration, Keith Fimian, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Nick Lampson, Paul Kanjorski, Pennsylvania, Pete Olson, Texas, virginia
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Races We’re Watching: Part 1
November 2, 2008 – 9:29 am
Two days before the election, the immigration issue and/or immigrant voters are playing a big role in a handful of Congressional races. Here’s what we’re watching: Texas 22: Democrat Nick Lampson hopes to fend off a challenge from Republican Pete Olson with the help of South Asian voters. A Zogby poll has the Republican substantially [...]
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears
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Also tagged Barletta, Chris Carney, Chris Hackett, Columbia, Congress, Florida, Gerry Connolly, Immigration, Keith Fimian, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Nick Lampson, Paul Kanjorski, Pennsylvania, Pete Olson, Texas, virginia
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