Hispanics and the U.S. Political System

As the Hispanic population in the U.S. grows so too does its influence. The general election in 2000 marked an era of increased influence and awareness by Hispanics in politics both as voters and politicians. While it is clear that Latinos are influencing and changing politics the impact on politics in the U.S. is still not clear. Authored by leading scholar F. Chris Garcia and Gabriel Sanchez Hispanics and the U.S. Political System : Moving into the Mainstream focuses on the historical contemporary and future role of Hispanics in the United States.