Security measures at conventions dampen host benefits
Boston prepares for the Democratic National Convention with extensive security that closes roads and limits transit. Pizzerias and other businesses near the FleetCenter close or cut hours as authorities deploy bag checks and remove street boxes. Economists warn the anticipated economic boost may shrink as costs rise, predicting fewer cities will compete for future conventions.
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Hispanics Favor Kerry Over Bush by Two to One
A Pew Kaiser poll shows Hispanics prefer John Kerry and John Edwards 59 percent to 31 percent for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, with 56 percent disapproving of Bush's Iraq handling. The survey notes Bush’s Hispanic approval at 35 percent and highlights regional, demographic variation in support.
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Political leanings among Hispanic voters in 2004 poll
A 2004 poll of 2,288 Hispanic adults finds 45 percent identify as Democrats, 20 percent Republicans, and 20 percent independents. Cuban Americans favored Bush while Mexican Americans leaned toward Kerry. margins of error were plus or minus 4 points for registered voters and 3 points for the in-depth adult sample.
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