(Can’t fix stupid 2) Univision, Biggest Spanish-Language Network, Shut Out Of Republican 2016 Debates

Huffington Post has the lunacy from the party needing Hispanic voters in 2016?

The Republican National Committee announced on Friday that Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language network, did not make the cut for the 2016 presidential debates. This is being closely monitored, as the network reaches a key demographic for either party vying for the White House. Jose Zamora, a spokesman for Univision, commented on the need for both parties to engage with their large audience. “There is a very simple political reality — Hispanics will decide the 2016 presidential election,” Zamora said. “No one can match Univision’s reach and ability to inform, provide access and empower Hispanic America.” Jorge Ramos, the top anchor on Univision and Fusion, further commented that both Republicans and Democrats “have to make sure that their debates don’t look like the 2015 Oscar nominations,” a reference to the lack of diversity among Academy Award nominees. It is clear that Univision has a large influence on the upcoming election, and both parties must take this into account in order to reach the Hispanic community.

As the 2016 presidential election approaches, the importance of the Hispanic vote is becoming increasingly apparent. According to journalist and Univision host Jorge Ramos, “no one can make it to the White House without the Hispanic vote.” This has led to a greater emphasis on the need for both parties to engage with Latino and Millennial voters. In response, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has announced that NBC and Telemundo will partner on a Republican debate in Florida in February. However, RNC chairman Reince Preibus has expressed doubts over the fairness of Univision’s coverage, while part-owner Haim Saban’s support of Hillary Clinton has also raised some concerns. Despite this, Preibus will appear on Univison’s “Al Punto” show hosted by Ramos to discuss the party’s position on immigration. Notably, MSNBC and Bloomberg TV were not included in the RNC’s debate schedule, suggesting that the Republicans are not looking to reach the former’s viewership.

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