I think it is a much deeper issue than votes.. The elitists are running this country.. not the people..they have managed to take over the leadership in both parties.. If you read the article in the Washington Post you will see, we cannot win.. mirror images nacilbupeR/Democrat..
My opinion .. NO one can be trusted.. why do you think this story ran today? Christmas Eve..
It's not votes. The hispanic vote in the USA used to be Republican when it was composed mostly of ex-Cubans and some people who'd been living in the SW USA for many generations ---- many who never were immigrants, descended from Spaniards and native Americans, or who left Mexico at the time of the Revolution. The hispanic vote is quickly becoming more and more democrat as indigent people move into the USA who are totally or mostly reliant on welfare programs and government handouts.
Once accomplished then focus on national security issues.
Dubya', as POTUS, at least has put forth a considerable amount of focus, at least, on national security, but the votes are still in the back of his mind.