Plus the fact that he's the only Hispanic in the race, the only Westerner in the race, and given the fact so many Hispanics are in California, Nevada, Florida and Texas - early primary states.

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As in the case of race, Hispanic women are actually paid somewhat more than white women.

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With the first serious Hispanic candidate for president out of the race, Russert said that it meant that the Hispanic vote is wide open.

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