Obama's Challenge

The Orlando Sentinel published an article identifying a potential problem for the Democratic ticket in the Sunshine State, attracting the Hispanic vote.

It is imperative for Obama to prove himself as the candidate who can go beyond the everyday stereotyped differences that separate blacks and Hispanics.

For many it comes down to a matter of employment, those who previously hired African-Americans now find Hispanic to be equal but economically more desirable, cheaper.

A 2006 protest on immigration reform featured the Hispanic community even though African-American leadership supported the effort their people did not join in.

Former President of the Orange branch NAACP said, “I don't think there's been a great effort on the part of the African-American and Latino communities to join efforts.” A potential saving grace; Hispanics in Central Florida, 14 percent of the regions registered voters, are predominantly Democratic and fiercely loyal to party affiliations.