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Poll: Majority of Young Hispanics Say Cut Spending, Liberate Private Sector

Poll: Majority of Young Hispanics Say Cut Spending, Liberate Private BusinessA striking new poll conducted by Generation Opportunity – billed as a nonprofit, nonpartisan group that seeks to educate young Americans about challenges facing the country — reveals young Hispanics aged 18-29 favor free market principles, a reduction in federal spending and private sector opportunities.

The survey, with a reported margin of error +/- 4 points, reveals 57 percent of young Hispanics agree that “if taxes on business profits were reduced, companies would be more likely to hire.” Likewise, a staggering 70 percent of Hispanic young adults say they would “decrease” federal spending if given the chance to “set America’s fiscal priorities.” In addition:

* By nearly a 3:1 ratio, Hispanic young adults prefer “reducing federal spending” (69%) to “raising taxes on individuals” (27%) in order to balance the federal budget.

* In a separate question, a 56%-majority concurred “the economy grows best when individuals are allowed to create businesses without government interference.”

* 61% indicated their agreement with “American Exceptionalism” – described as an ideal of freedom and democracy exclusive and unique to the United States.

According to Powerline, the results of the survey are encouraging but not necessarily surprising, as many in the Hispanic community are small business owners.

Does any of the poll’s findings surprise you?

Comments (66)

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  • don young
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:56am

    And obama though the spanish were his sheep following anything he wants to do sorry obama they are not as stupid as you think.

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    • obamanation
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:56pm

      Many Spanish immigrants left very Socialist countries to come to America. Makes sense they don’t like Big Government Socialism. Look at what the Cubans have to do to leave Socialism. They know it sucks!

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    • Caniac Steve
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:00pm

      Amen to that…and what the story doesn’t say is how many of those polled were actually US citizens …but it is encourgaing as mant young people in that age bracket are having a terrible time finding jobs whilke in or graduating collegeand they have a lower unemployment rate nationally than afro american that age…

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    • Jediusetheforce
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:16pm

      Are we talking about legal or illegal? They just want to work and wave the Mexican Flag. As long as they keep getting handouts I don’t think they really care. Their country is down south.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:36pm

      I think I am starting to understand the democrat illegal immigration plan.

      Make the US suck as bad as the rest of the world, then nobody will want to come.

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    • PASSIONFORCHRIST
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 10:11pm

      These are the educated Hispanics who don’t want a hand out or entitlements, & who I would not mind giving guns to so they can take back their country for their people. Imagine Mexico being part of America w/OUR CONSTITUTION(not there’s)! THEY WOULD LOVE IT! Before anyone try‘s to stick up for mexico’s constitution, make sure you read it first, so you don’t make an a$$ out of yourself!!!!!

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  • Twinspeedr
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:54am

    Where the heck did they take this poll??!!!!!!

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    • Jacque
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 11:03am

      Maybe these kids finally realized who has to pay back the Dictators spending spree???

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    • cessna152
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 12:09pm

      Wow… this is awesome! My daughter soon understood the BS of all this spend when she got her first paycheck and 30% went to state, local and federal taxes. She nearly blew a gasket…I guess you can talk people until you’re blue in the face, but the only thing that wakes ‘em up is when it affects their wallet.

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    • Czar Casm
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 12:29pm

      This is not good news for the Democrats. Sombody be learnin’ these people! They’re straying off the plantation! Before you know it we’ll have a bunch of free thinking Hispanics!
      Now that’s liberalism (liberty).

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  • TRILO
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:35am

    The true test of this poll would have been to also ask the questions of what party do they identify with and how did they vote in the last presidential election. When asked most people of all races agree with freedom, especially those who have recently immigrated here. Unfortunately, for what ever reason the Republican party as a whole has not been able to attract a large number of any minority party, whether or not they are immigrants. The democratic party is far more advanced in the messaging arena than are Republicans. Dems talk the talk but their policies are extremely harmful to individual freedom and liberty. The revisionist history that is taught in the public school system constantly preaches how evil and racist our founders and Republicans were throughout history. Let face it, most young people today only hear the politicians during the election cycle because they are forced to listen to the endless advertisements, they get their news from the MSM, Bill Maher or John Stewart, and everywhere you turn Republicans are the equivalent to the devil. Oh well, at least they still value value freedom. Unfortunately, it is slowly slipping away from them (at the hands of BOTH parties) as they continue to go through life with blinders on and more focused on Dancing with the Stars and the filth on MTV, etc.

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    • dont tread
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 10:03am

      Yeah cause the boneheads in office refuse to close corporate tax loopholes that are really just institutionalized corruption. **** like that makes me ashamed to be a republican and it certainly looks bad.

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  • Shiroi Raion
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:16am

    Wow! I AM surprised. They understand?!?! Why don’t our Democrats get it or are they trying to destroy America? I wonder. The college age kids I know don’t get it. In fact, they act like they know what they’re talking about, but they seem clueless when you get into details. The ones I know said the housing bubble wouldn’t affect the economy….. the largest purchase in people‘s lives exploding in cost at an unrealistic pace won’t affect the economy? They aren’t paying attention neither. They get their news from hearsay and the Comedy Channel.

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  • tobywil2
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:42am

    At last! Now President Obama will close the border! http://commonsense21c.com/

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  • hempstead1944
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:38am

    Hey latinos, figured it out yet?

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  • jim
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:38am

    Sorry, but this poll paints a false rosie picture of Hispanics and their “desire” to vote conservative, and believe in capitalism and the American dream… yadda, yadda.

    Fact of the matter is, the majority of this demographic votes Democrat and always has.

    For example, the conservative ideology that views illegal immigration as a crime is totally abhorant to Mexican immigrants, and they will never vote conservative because of this… they view this as a racial bias that cannot be overcome, even by the most sensible arguments to vote conservative.

    Take a look at the California elections recently. Did Fiorina and Whitman win the Hispanic vote? No, Hispanics voted for Jerry Brown and Barbara Boxer by a landslide, despite the failings of both these pitiful candidates. And the business expertise and executive experience of Fiorina and Whitman were attacked for elitism and racism against immigrants. Conservativism proves to be foreign to most Hispanics time and again.

    There may be a growing number of Cuban Americans, such as the Marco Rubio inspired voters, who are getting on the conservative band wagon, but is it a majority yet? Big “no” there. But we’ll keep hoping that all Americans, whatever their color, see the light and vote for smaller government, less taxes and legislation that agrees with the Constitution… and Obama must go.

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    • king1
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:40am

      Horale jim besa me coula

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    • Platonician
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:16pm

      You are wrong, at least in the case of Florida, Latinos, vote most of the time for Republican candidates.

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  • nysparkie
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:29am

    There is hope. Now if they can just understand the illegal immigration problem. We might really make some progress around here.

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    • independentvoteril
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:50am

      I did not see here if they POLLED Legal Hispanics or if the poll included ILLEGAL’s also.. nor if all those polled spoke ENGLISH.. reason for these observations is Illegals tend NOT to speak ENGLISH and listen to ONLY Spanish speaking stations.. anyone who speaks Spanish can tell you that these station tend to convince listeners that THE GOVERNMENT is the only answer to their problems.. and demanding free stuff and amnesty is the way to go.. On the other hand LEGAL Hispanic’s came here to WORK for the American dream and are happy for the opportunity to do so.. I am going to say they Polled a mixed bunch or the numbers would have been even higher, since there are MANY Hispanics in my family and they are for the government getting out of the way and QUIT being a dictatorship.. Strangely most of them also voted DEMOCRATIC in the last presidential election and will CHANGE parties for the upcoming 2012 election..

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  • southernORcobra
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:28am

    ruh roh

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  • Apple Bite
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:22am

    It’s simple to answer this: Is there anyone in this country that doesn’t like making good money for themselves? The only ones to say yes to that are those leeching off of the welfare system…

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    • love the kids
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:29am

      Imagine risking everything to leave home and come to the USA for a better life, only to find out they are in such trouble because of the socialist policies that you just tried so hard to get away from.

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  • Sorocialism
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:20am

    If this is true why does Raul Grijalva keep getting elected in AZ district 7? His campaign signs are his name in front of an outline of a moustache…seriously…many of these young voters are taught in the Tuscon school district, which until recently had an overtly racist school curriculum…and then eventually end up voting for the guy with the hispanic looking last name. That is the criteria for them…and it is sad. Vote for me, I have a moustache and my last name can be pronounced in Spanish (ignore my policies).

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  • chershaw8
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:20am

    Ask those who have escaped Castro’s Cuba, how much government has helped them? Private sector business is the only way a person can make living.

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  • Buttercup
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:19am

    The Hispanics come here to the US for freedom and economic opportunity. Many have fled the oppression of dictatorships. They get it! Think about what happened back in Nicaragua, El Salvador, Peru, Chile, Cuba, drug wars in Colombia and Mexico. If the young ones don’t know about these things first-hand, then they’ve heard stories from their parents and grandparents. They don’t want their freedom of speech or press taken from them. And yes, they want to help other family members back home. They also see children as a blessing from God, not a curse. They are pro-life. The more children, the greater their blessings. A very different perspective!

    We have to remember that when families pick up, lock-stock-and barrel, and leave their native country it‘s generally because there’s a problem (political unrest, famine, etc.) and a hope for better lives. There’s more to life than just beautiful landscapes and beaches, as pictured on House Hunters International (love that show!). Those “quaint” villages may be nice to visit, but actually living there permanently? No thanks!

    I wouldn’t be here today if not for a potato famine in Ireland that drove my great-great grandparents to emigrate. Ireland is very beautiful, too, but life sucks if there’s no food on the table and your family is decimated by disease. (Watch or read “Angela’s Ashes.”)

    But back to the point — Hispanics get it! Now if it can just carry over into the voting booth in 2012 and get conservatives ele

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  • 2gether
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:39am

    I am not surprised at all. The WH is so out of touch with the American people it is pathetic! Everyone knows what has to be done and most people would rather do what they NEED to do NOW! Most of us live in the real world and even though there are certain populations of people who have been brainwashed into thinking they cannot do it on their own, most people want the freedoms and liberties to do things on their own including making a living with private companies who treat them like human beings and stupid moronic numbers..

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    • 2gether
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:46am

      That should read and “NOT stupid moronic numbers sorry

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:47am

      What’s suprising is that same majority of hispanic will support Obama in the next election. Obama and the liberals stand for the exact opposite of what they believe but they support the democrats,liberals ,,whatever anyway.
      Kind of like how the Democratic liberal party would let israel get wiped off the map and yet a majority of the jewish community support the democratic,liberal whatever party also.

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:05am

      Not surprised either.

      I do NOT agree the wh is out of touch, though.

      My opinion is that the wh doesn‘t give a rat’s rump what Americans (or residents of America) think.
      The ONLY consideration that the wh takes is, whether or not a particular course of action ACTIVATES their bases.

      (NOTE: I wrote “BASES” in the plural. That is because I do NOT thinkt the socialis democrats have “a base” they have, instead, many little niches of voters. That is why obama has been so divisive. By dividing Americans, he creates pockets of voters that identify with him, and against his ‘enemies’. The problem is, his so-called ‘enemies’ are Americans! He was elected President of ALL Americans, not just the dwindling voter bases to whom he has catered. Not just President of the unions, the gays, the ManBearPigs/greenies, the anti-oil-ers, the anti-coal-ers, the anti-natural-gas-sers, the anti-job-bers, the anti-whatever-is-popular-today-ers, the anit-everything-ers, and the pro-baby-murderers.

      Am I the ONLY one that sees these “useful idiots” (as obama & his buddies call them)…
      are “ANTI” EVERYTHING ?
      (EXCEPT for murdering babies – that, they are all FOR!)

      The only thing they are “PRO” is abortion!

      They have NO solutions, only whines and complaints.

      There are MAKERS and TAKERS.

      Which one obama is, is PAINFULLY CLEAR.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:37am

      What amazes me the most is that they don’t vote for what is best for them or the country. They will STILL vote for Obama and the criminal Dem progs because they want to stick it to Whitey. Sticking it to Whitey supersedes all other priorities to the minority groups. By far.

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  • GRAMPA-D-NH
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:36am

    Statistical mathematics allow extrapolation of a sufficient sample to accurately represent a total population. It works great in non-human matters, like quality control of products. However, people are different. They’re influenced by the pollster, giving answers they that derive more acceptance or conflict depending on the mood they’re in or feelings toward the polster. Polls/surveys also do not test how individuals act when exposed to peer pressure and group think which we know are essential tactics of the DumboRats. So while this survey gives hope, I’ll be convinced when I see evidence a majority of this demographic is standing up and voting for smaller government, free market policies, and individual self reliance.

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    • 2gether
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:44am

      If young Hispanics are looking to role models in government, they need to look no further than, Marco Rubio. Perhaps if we had more like him, and I don’t necessarily mean Hispanic but simply young intelligient, impassioned, patriotic and ethical leaders, more young men and women would be willing to become involved with the process of government and be more trusting of our elected officials.

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    • GRAMPA-D-NH
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:20am

      2GETHER
      Couldn’t agree more. When I listen to Rubio speak, I am very impressed and proud he represents and articulates the American values I believe in with passion and high intellect. I don’t ask myself what ethnic group he belongs to or what his heritage is before I decide to trust him or like him. When I did learn of his background, I was more impressed and more proud of my country.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:08am

      I have worked with all groups in the USA-blacks, whites, hispanics, indians, asians, all of them. The Hispanics show up early and work their butts off. They don‘t need gov’t “help”, they can hold their own. They don’t need the Dems. They need freedom and jobs, just like the rest of us. I think they get what is going on. But, their hatred of the white man blinds them to the reality of the situation. They will do anything to stick it to the white man, even if it is against their best interests.

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  • LadyLibertykicksASS
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:26am

    Boy….that should give POTUS and Co. major heartburn this morning….. LOL…. Imagine, those silly Hispanics thinking they know more than……”He, who must not be named!! ” Yes, Mr.POTUS, They have brain and they want a shot at the “American Dream ”, just like the rest of US !!!!! They might just be your Worst Nightmare…..cause they don’t care about you!!! They know you’re an educated IDIOT….Surprise!!!!

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  • ares338
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:17am

    I think anyone not under the thrall of the nanny state progressives knows that cutting spending is the only solution to saving this country financially.

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  • Endurance997
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:14am

    Sounds impressive… Before I jump up and down with joy we need more survey’s… I think if there are more surveys like this – I see dramatic change coming in 2012

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  • clingingtogodandguns
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:00am

    Well the state indoctrination has failed.How can these young people get it but the whole dummycrat party not get it.

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    • SnapTie
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:09am

      We hear a lot of this sort of thing about the Republican Party — that we’re simply “running out of white people” to get to vote for us, and that the Hispanicization of the US will spell doom for the GOP, at least as we know it.
      I say it‘s the left that’s doomed. Not due to demographics per se, but due to having run out of the government money it needs to bribe all the members of its coalition to vote Democrat.

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  • cemerius
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 6:58am

    More proof that the ******** have the Hispanic community misread…..

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:02am

      Wow, don’t you just love those censors at the Blaze? Aren’t they an enlightened bunch?

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  • Scotty V
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 6:56am

    Just to add a bit to this… I bet that if you poll Hispanics who are 2nd and higher generations in this country it will be a higher percentage. I am speaking from personal experience, although I am half 1st generation born here. Most hispanic Americans here that are citizens aren’t getting their voices heard. Maybe when the election gets closer more voices across the spectrum will be heard, unless it is too late and we have economic armageddom.

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    • honestynow
      Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:37am

      Yes. For the most part, I think that immigrants who came here legally are upset with illegal immigration and see the drain on the economy from illegal immigration. I’m happy to hear these poll numbers.

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  • notreally
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 6:55am

    Hey, Jesse Jackson, are the Hispanics racist too because they oppose Obama’s agenda?

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  • ShamanWorld
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 6:49am

    I really don’t understand how anyone can trust polls. I mean to a certain level you can say they are partially accurate, but ONLY for the people polled. It boggles the mind how we allow polls of only 500-1000 people, speak for the whole population or group of people. IMO polls are used for brainwashing or planting seeds of political games.

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  • CatB
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 6:33am

    Imagine that .. they want a future too!

    TEA!

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  • quicker
    Posted on July 20, 2011 at 6:33am

    Well at least there are some young people with brains .Now the white kids and the black kids need to wake up .They have got to know that they`re the future of this country.And not just the ones that enter the Military.

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