We want you: Election rocks to a new Latin beat

So far, Obama has been the candidate to capture the most attention from Latin stars. There has been no musical or online pop video groundswell for GOP nominee John McCain....

''These videos are watched for the most part by the people who already support you,'' says Tico Perez, an Orlando political commentator who appears on several national television and radio shows. ``They're great reinforcers but not educators on the issues. The independents ... Full Story »

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by B.G. Rhule - Oct. 1, 2008

Although not roundly sourced, there was a good mention of Latino performers involved, but more from a Miami angle then a national Latino perspective. Yet, Obama is a rock star in every diverse culture residing within America because the youth movement is fueling and predominating them all. When 25,000 people show up to hear and see a presidential candidate speak at a rally that's Big Time Show Business in any language. Most of McCain's supporters are die hard Republicans of little glam standing, like Tom Selleck, who those under 40 don't generally recognize, unlike Bruce Springsteen, who transcends the decades. With Obama Girl and the Fugees and most of Hollywood and Pop music supporting him, Latino performers are major stakeholders in the campaign, as well.

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