Meetion Introduces DirectorC2 Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Combo for Comfort and EfficiencyWhat does “Latino” mean? And is there still such a thing as the “Latino vote”? At first glance, both questions are simple to answer. Latinos are simply any of the 65 million people of any race living in the United States with cultural or ancestral ties to Latin America. Overwhelmingly of Mexican descent, they live primarily in two states, California and Texas, and make up about a fifth of the American population. The “Latino vote,” meanwhile, could simply be those Latino Americans who vote in elections. These voters have tended to vote for Democrats in national elections, and, since 2004, have given near super-majorities of support to the Democratic presidential candidate. For a time, this vote remained pretty uniform in both its makeup and its support for one party. That stability fueled the idea that there was such a thing as a Latino voting bloc, leading parties to have “Latino strategies” aimed at winning these voters over. By 2024, this assumption has been called into question. Many strategists, academics, and activists now say the category of “Latino” is too vague and amorphous to capture its diversity of race, language, national origin, and immigrant experience. And when it comes to politics, it can flatten the political ideology, partisan loyalty, and changing vote preferences of millions of people across 50 states. The best political example to stop thinking of Latinos as a bloc or collective is to see what has happened when campaigns have tried to appeal to them as a group. The outreach and persuasion operation that President Joe Biden’s 2020 primary and general election campaigns ran is a prime example. In 2020, that was the focal point of criticism of Democrats’ Latino voter outreach. It was too generic, unsophisticated, and premised on outdated thinking about what matters to these voters: promises of immigration reform and humanitarian border policies for a community that was primarily native-born; reminders of Donald Trump’s racism when these voters didn’t necessarily think he was talking about them; and “Hispandering” with flourishes of Spanish and Latin celebrity endorsements when Spanish-language use rates were declining and those celebrities weren’t necessarily relevant. These approaches still fit within the old model of talking to and about a “Latino vote”: one that assumed it could operate as a voting bloc, and it would remain monolithic. At one point in time, it was. But as rates of college education rise, as incomes grow, as the share of foreign-born Latinos declines, and as they vote differently, perhaps “Latino” should give way for more specific reference points, like “Mexican American,” “Cuban American,” “Southwestern voters,” or “Florida Latinos” — at least for the purposes of electoral politics. Since 2020, the conventional wisdom has settled on a more tailored, targeted approach. In 2024, that became the bedrock of Biden and Harris’s early and improved Latino outreach. But if Biden’s 2020 run suggested it was a mistake to think of Latinos as a broad, workable category, Trump’s 2024 victory suggests that maybe you can. Even if the Latino category doesn’t function as a monolithic voting bloc, reality suggests they still behave as a group. That’s the conclusion of early analysis conducted by the Latino research firm Equis, which found that the rightward shifts of these voters in the 2024 cycle cut across geographical location, population size, and country of origin. It might make theoretical and intellectual sense to think of and appeal to these voters with specificity and fragmentation. But as a whole, a broader category of people united by similar experiences as a minority in the US, primarily nonwhite, and which continues to assimilate, still exists on the ground. In practice, across race, age, and gender, this group is still also mostly motivated by a similar set of priorities and concerns. Though they may be becoming more of a swing voter group, by most metrics they are still siding with Democrats at higher rates than white voters. And above all, a majority of these people still conceive of themselves as distinctly either “Hispanic” or “Latino.” But as this category of voters continues to assimilate, enmesh itself into the fabric of the nation, and change the nation just as we are being changed, Hispanic and Latino identity itself will change. Labels don’t stick around forever. And that’s where the challenge of defining “Latino” and “Latino voters” suggests something more uncomfortable: The idea of Hispanic-ness, Latinidad, is likely to change quickly in the next two decades. Rates of interracial marriage continue to remain high; the role of Spanish continues to decline; US-born Latinos are driving the growth of this part of the population; and ideological sorting within this part of the electorate appears to be increasing. That suggests to political parties that they can’t rest easy thinking alignments or realignments will stick around forever. But it also means “Latinoness” stands to lose its distinctiveness in the near future.
The I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! campmates have been left terrified after an unwelcome visitor broke into their quarters. During the night, the stars of the 2024 series had an extra campmate in the form of a rat - who was attracted by some remnants of the camp's slap-up dinner. Suspecting it was the previous night's dinner of mud crab, which may have tempted the rat into camp, Richard updated his fellow campmates at breakfast. He said: “We had a visitor last night, a little four legged visitor with a tail, a rat.” Explaining they had left some of the stuff out, including a frying pan and some cups, he reminded the camp to put everything away properly before going to sleep. READ MORE - Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin: Net worth, huge house and why they'll never split READ MORE - Gladiator II star Paul Mescal reveals why he has to 'quit the internet' and social media Dean said in the Bush Telegraph: “It’s actually Jane and Tulisa’s job to make sure that the pots are in the trunk, so when the reverend was telling everyone to put the pots away otherwise we’ll get rats, what he really meant was, Jane and Tulisa, put the pots away.” Also, not enjoying his chore allocation was Melvin, who described the constant task of collecting water for camp to be “relentless”. Going back and forth to collect, carry and boil water, tensions began to arise as Melvin said of Dean: “It’s almost like another chore to ask him to help... it’s like telling a kid to tidy up his bedroom.” The unwelcome visitor scuttled around camp after Tulisa received the highest number of votes and was nominated to take on the day’s Bushtucker Trial titled ‘Shock Around The Clock.’ After she was nominated, Alan said of Tulisa: “After Fright Bus, I’m not surprised she got voted because those screams were loud, she was directly behind me and my ears are still ringing." Despite her fears, Tulisa vowed that she would do her best in the challenge to bring home the stars and some grub for her fellow campmates. The task at hand sees Tulisa strapped inside the second hand of a giant clock, rotating around the clock face, while playing for 12 stars. For every star, she's given a category and would have to answer 12 things that would fit into the category within just 60 seconds. With the clock ticking, and Tulisa’s knowledge put to the test, she's faced with having to list 12 things from a number of categories including, all 12 I’m A Celebrity... campmates, which trimmings made up the ideal Sunday roast and UK cities, all while rotating and being joined by an assortment of critters. I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! tonight at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads. Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .
The idea of Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong embarking on a new chapter in their lives together has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Their endearing on-court chemistry and mutual respect have made them a formidable pair on the badminton circuit, and the potential of seeing them as a real-life couple has generated a sense of anticipation and excitement among supporters.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Genesis Bryant scored 27 points, Kendall Bostic secured her third double-double this season with 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 19 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore 75-55 on Tuesday in the Music City Classic. Illinois (6-0) moved to 6-0 for the second time under third-year coach Shauna Green. Illinois scored the opening nine points of the game and took a double-digit lead for good with 2:11 left in the first quarter when Makira Cook made a 3-pointer to begin 13-2 run. UMES scored 13 straight points midway through the second quarter to get as close as 32-22, but Cook answered with a basket to end Illinois' three-minute drought. Bryant finished the first half with 14 points and Cook added 13 to help Illinois build a 43-26 lead. The pair combined to make seven of Illinois’ 14 field goals. UMES was 9 of 36 (25%), including 0 of 7 from 3-point range at halftime. Illinois also got 15 points from Cook and a career-high 11 rebounds from Brynn Shoup-Hill. Bryant, who reached double figures in the first quarter, scored 20-plus for the first time this season. Zamara Haynes led UMES (4-3) with 20 points and Mahogany Lester added 14. Illinois stays in Nashville to play No. 14 Kentucky on Wednesday. UMES travels to Piscataway, New Jersey, to face Georgia Southern in the Battle on the Banks on Friday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball
Georgia has a chance to post its best start to a season in 94 years ahead of its home meeting with South Carolina State in Athens, Ga., on Sunday. Georgia (11-1) hasn't appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 10 seasons and hasn't won a tournament game since 2002, but the Bulldogs seem primed to make a return. The Bulldogs have won six straight games and a seventh would mark their best start since beginning 13-0 in the 1930-31 campaign. Georgia hasn't played since a Dec. 22 home win over Charleston Southern. Head coach Mike White knows the intensity of the schedule will soon increase as Southeastern Conference play revs up, but that's not to say his team will overlook its next opponent. "We've had a much-needed break, both mentally and physically," White said. "Our guys need to get away from it a little bit, miss it, then come back rejuvenated for one more tune up for the grind of the SEC -- the best league in the country. But we'll be prepared for South Carolina State. They're dangerous, they play really hard, they've been really competitive. They're another good team." Adding to Georgia's success has been the play of De'Shayne Montgomery. After being academically ineligible for the first 10 games of the season, the Mount St. Mary's transfer has averaged 19 points per game in two contests. Asa Newell follows with 15.8 points in 12 games, while fellow Mount St. Mary's transfer Dakota Leffew chips in 12.9. South Carolina State (6-8) will play its fourth road game of a six-game stretch away from home. The other Bulldogs prepare for their final regular season meeting with a power conference team following losses at South Carolina Upstate and Xavier. South Carolina State faces Morgan State on Jan. 4 to start Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play. Led by third-year head coach Erik Martin, the team boasts a rare roster figure in today's college basketball landscape. "We brought back 90 percent of our returnable student athletes this year," Martin said. "I can pretty much guarantee I'm the only person in America that did that." Sophomore Drayton Jones leads the team with 13 points per game, followed by Omar Croskey's 9.4. Georgia is 2-0 all-time against South Carolina State, last earning a 76-60 win in Nov. 2021. --Field Level Media
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Ratings for Charter Communications CHTR were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 2 0 8 2 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 2 0 5 1 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 1 0 3M Ago 0 0 2 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Charter Communications, revealing an average target of $378.33, a high estimate of $450.00, and a low estimate of $300.00. Observing a 4.19% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $363.12. Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Charter Communications. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Kohulan Paramaguru Exane BNP Paribas Announces Neutral $360.00 - Matthew Harrigan Benchmark Raises Buy $450.00 $440.00 Bryan Kraft Deutsche Bank Raises Hold $365.00 $340.00 Jonathan Atkin RBC Capital Raises Sector Perform $390.00 $345.00 Sebastiano Petti JP Morgan Raises Neutral $400.00 $385.00 Steven Cahall Wells Fargo Raises Equal-Weight $400.00 $350.00 Kannan Venkateshwar Barclays Raises Underweight $315.00 $300.00 Benjamin Swinburne Morgan Stanley Raises Equal-Weight $415.00 $360.00 Jessica Ehrlich B of A Securities Raises Buy $450.00 $385.00 Peter Supino Wolfe Research Announces Underperform $300.00 - Jonathan Atkin RBC Capital Announces Sector Perform $345.00 - Michael Rollins Citigroup Announces Neutral $350.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Charter Communications. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Charter Communications compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Charter Communications's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. To gain a panoramic view of Charter Communications's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Charter Communications analyst ratings. Discovering Charter Communications: A Closer Look Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 58 million US homes and businesses, around 35% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1. Charter Communications: Financial Performance Dissected Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position. Revenue Growth: Charter Communications's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.55% . This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector. Net Margin: Charter Communications's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.28%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management. Return on Equity (ROE): Charter Communications's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.49% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.86%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets. Debt Management: Charter Communications's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 6.83 . This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage. Analyst Ratings: What Are They? Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter. Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error. Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now? Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. Click here to stay ahead of the market . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
