In Nevada, Hillary Rodham Clinton had appealed to Nevada’s Latino community to back her candidacy to affirm the American dream they share.
Clinton said in her appeal: “The common purpose of America is progress, not just for the wealthy and well-connected, but everyone. Every single person deserves a shot at the American dream. That is why I’m running for president.”
She felt re-energized after winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary the previous week while polls estimated the win would go to Barack Obama. However, the appeal by Clinton is by no means a surprise as one in four residents in Nevada are Hispanic or Latino.
While Hillary came in third at the Iowa caucuses, she has not conceded from the Nevada caucuses or the Hispanic working bloc. On Saturday, Hillary was in Las Vegas to build support among the Hispanic community.
Among the Hispanics in the United States that are registered Democrats, 59% want Clinton to be the party candidate. 15% wanted Obama as the candidate. This was from a survey conducted last month by the Pew Hispanic Center.
Henry Cisneros said: “For the first time we will have a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister as president of the United States.”
Hillary gave praise to Bill Richardson, governor of New Mexico of trying to be the first Hispanic president.
“He broke through a barrier by running for president,” Hillary said. She adds: “I salute his service and thank him for his many kindnesses to me.”