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The Importance Of The Legalization Of Latino Voting
Every four years, Americans from across the country cast a vote in hopes to elect either a Republican or a Democrat to become, or continue being, President of the United States of America. Each candidate attempts to earn as many votes as possible from a diverse range of groups. In the upcoming election, President Barack Obama is said to maintain the majority of Latino votes, however, a question currently being asked is if the president can keep the Latino votes. Although it is important to have the Latinos vote, other groups can make an impact on the election as well.
A popular topic among presidential candidates is the legalization of gay marriage. Homosexuals are one group that can make a difference in votes being received for a president.

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