Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto, Ph.D. is a MSNBC and NBCLatino Contributor and fellow at the Center for Politics and Governance at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.

Obama’s Re-Election Sets Record for Support From Latino Voters Obama’s Re-Election Sets Record for Support From Latino Voters

Even more striking than the overall level of support for Obama is the sky-high margin of Latino voters he got in the Western swing states.

Nov 8, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Latino Voters Say Adiós, Romney Latino Voters Say Adiós, Romney

Romney's attempt to woo Latino voters failed—they overwhelmingly support Obama, and even more strongly in recent weeks.

Nov 6, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Obama Boxes in Republicans on Immigration Obama Boxes in Republicans on Immigration

What do the Texas Republican Party and the president have in common? Nothing, except their support of an immigrant guest worker program.

Jun 19, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Americans Elect: The Political eHarmony Americans Elect: The Political eHarmony

Broaden participation through technology is a worthy goal, but American Elect's intention to get beyond partisanship is wearisome.

Mar 10, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

The White House’s Broadening Latino Agenda The White House’s Broadening Latino Agenda

Moving beyond a single-issue focus on immigration will position the Democratic Party as the choice, not just the default option, for Latinos.

Mar 9, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Will Romney Pick Gingrich for VP? Will Romney Pick Gingrich for VP?

Gingrich is in that sweet spot to the right of Romney and to the left of Santorum. He's the Ying to Romney's Yang.

Mar 8, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Republican Hearts and Minds Divided Republican Hearts and Minds Divided

There is an internal tug of war between what Republicans know they should do (vote for Romney) and what they want to do (vote for Santorum).

Mar 7, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Super Tuesday Sees Romney’s Softer Side Super Tuesday Sees Romney’s Softer Side

Romney’s strategy has been to tear down those around him without giving people reasons to like him.

Mar 6, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Romney’s Last Stand at the Alamo Romney’s Last Stand at the Alamo

Texas will cap off the Southern primary elections where Santorum’s brand of conservatism could prove dangerous for Romney.

Mar 1, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

What’s the Matter With Arizona? What’s the Matter With Arizona?

Arizona's brand of cowboy politics is volatile but not uncommon to the style of Western state politics.

Feb 28, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

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