The state’s Republican Party has launched a new social-networking Web site, politicalvida.com, aimed at providing a forum for Hispanics throughout New Mexico and the United States “to gather and exchange ideas about politics,” according to a news release from the party.
“As the Hispanic population continues to grow in states like California, Florida, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, Political Vida will serve as a unique vehicle for the exchange of ideas between younger Hispanic voters,” the state party’s Spanish communications director, Ivette Barajas, said in a news release. “I’m excited that the Republican Party is honoring its commitment to engage the Hispanic community in a dialogue about the future of our state and country by offering a place for that open discussion to take place.”
Political Vida is a user-driven Web site that offers various features, including a collection of videos and a frequently updated list of postings from Hispanic bloggers from around the nation. There is also an open forum section where people can leave and view comments about issues relevant to the Hispanic community.
“The road to the White House will go through our Hispanic Community,” Dan Garza, chairman of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of New Mexico, said in the news release. “This new Web site will allow for information sharing and will supplement the inclusive message of Sen. (John) McCain and our other Republican candidates this year.”
Political Vida is also on My Space at myspace.com/politicalvida and Facebook at facebook.com/people/Political_Vida/1192804475.