Private money, public campaigns
Article Abstract:
It has been difficult and costly for Hispanics to win a seat in the Congress, considering that the cost of winning has more than tripled in the past two decades. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, for instance, spent $811,219 to win over her opponent.
Publication Name: Hispanic Business
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0199-0349
Year: 1997
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Playing chess on the electoral map
Article Abstract:
The political role of Hispanic Americans is examined in detail, including redistricting, and the impact that this has had on numbers of Hispanics in Congress.
Publication Name: Hispanic Business
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0199-0349
Year: 2001
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The power of the purse
Article Abstract:
Financial aspects concerning the level of funding required by potential congress members, especially Hispanic campaigns is discussed.
Publication Name: Hispanic Business
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0199-0349
Year: 2000
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