Leslie Sanchez - Entreprenuer - Strategist - Advocate - Impacto Group

In Print & On the Web

“Commentary: Latino voters want a better idea of ‘change’”

Special CNN.com, February 23, 2008

The debate between Democrats Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois was long on rhetoric and -- where Hispanics are concerned -- short on realityBut she also left do doubt for Boca Raton Republicans last week that if the GOP is seen to be unwelcoming and intolerant on immigration ...

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“Leslie Sanchez tells Boca Republicans that Hispanics are America’s new “swing vote”

Boca Raton News – FL, USA, November 1, 2007

But she also left do doubt for Boca Raton Republicans last week that if the GOP is seen to be unwelcoming and intolerant on immigration ...

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Leslie’s oped on Lost Opportunities- “Memo to Republicans: Reach out to minorities or lose”

San Diego Union Tribune, September 30, 2007

It's time to have a meaningful conversation about the big tent. But not about the various strains of conservative orthodoxy that may be contained beneath; no, the conversation that needs to happen is about for whom party leaders and activists will make room.

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Leslie’s oped “The World According to Univision

The Wall Street Journal, September 13, 2007

Leslie’s oped “The World According to Univision” in the Wall Street Journal highlights GOP concerns about the Univision presidential debates. Read more.

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“Los Republicanos” – Lead Insight (Opinion and Commentary) Feature

San Diego Union Tribune, July 22, 2007

This new oped looks at the “Republicans’ Choice” and the growing “Unresolved Tensions” within the GOP. “Last month during the contentious immigration debate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney held a closed-door meeting with his Hispanic steering committee to navigate the immigration battle and build an outreach program for like-minded Hispanic voters…"

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“How Spanish-Language Media Lend Clout to the Hispanic Vote”

Advertising Age, May 21, 2007

Others, though, caution about the potential dangers of advocacy journalism. "Spanish-language media is the first point of contact for most Latinos new to the voting process," said Leslie Sanchez…

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What’s Wrong with “Ghetto?”

Hispanic Trending and Real Clear Politics, April 10, 2007

Top rated Hispanic blog features Leslie’s op-ed What’s in a “Ghetto?” Why did former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s state set off a firestorm?

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Do Sean Penn's Latest Comments Go Too Far?

Fox News.Com, September 18, 2006

Partial transcript from "Hannity & Colmes," September 15, 2006 Actor Sean Penn took aim at President Bush in a television interview, suggesting Bush may bring fascism to America.

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Poder Magazine

ON BOARD with Leslie Sanchez

Poder, August 2006

Poder magazine features Leslie on the growth of Hispanic small and medium-sized businesses. "Hispanics are looking for more than employment opportunities, they are looking to grow." - Leslie Sanchez

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Monroe College Grads Ready for Life

The Journal News, June 13 , 2006

Commencement speaker Leslie Sanchez, the CEO and founder of the Impacto Group, encouraged the graduates to address some of the world’s most complex problems. 

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Boycott? More like bullying

Los Angeles Times, May 4, 2006

“Leslie’s op-ed in the LA Times argues that Monday's "Great American Boycott" has created a backlash -- not just among traditional opponents of immigration reform, but among mainstream Hispanics as well.

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Frist Misses Point: Protect Business and the Borders

Tennessean, March 30, 2006

“See Leslie and Lance Tarrance’s op-ed in The Tennessean on why American public wants a balanced approach to immigration reform.”

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GOP Consultant Pens First Book
Publishers Weekly, December 5, 2005

"Leslie Sanchez... is working on a book proposal on the effect U.S. immigration and border issues will have on the election-especially among the Hispanic swing vote."

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Bush To Focus on Illegal Immigration: Issue has divided members of president's own Republican Party
CNN.com, Monday, November 28, 2005

"Republicans are talking about solutions rather than just making noise.But with those solutions come a lot of things that can sound like immigrant bashing."

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click for larger images Virginia's Message to the GOP
The Washington Post Op-Ed Contributor, Saturday, November 19, 2005
"Republicans nationally should draw a number of lessons from the party's unsuccessful effort to take back the Virginia governor's mansion this month. When it comes to immigration, dropping the word "illegal" into any anti-immigration proposal is not likely to work electoral magic."

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click for larger images Supreme fight to the finish: Big bucks, bad blood--a court battle like no other
U.S. News & World Report.com, July, 18, 2005
A Gonzales appointment would contribute to Bush's legacy while reflecting the growing influence of the nation's burgeoning Hispanic population. At least 40 percent of Hispanics who voted in the 2004 presidential election marked their ballot for Bush, the first Republican in six elections to capture more than 30 percent of the Hispanic vote. "This is a big part of the president's legacy," says Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez.

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click for larger images Formidable bloc Bloc To Chip; GOP Touts Gains Among Hispanic Voters While Some Democrats Fret
Roll Call, January 4, 2005
"Hispanic and female voters helped put Bush over the top in November, Sanchez said."

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click for larger images White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales as Possible Supreme Court Nominee
UPI White House Watch , Nov. 12, 2004
"Those who know "Judge," as he is known to longtime colleagues from Texas, say the concerns are unfounded.Sanchez, now the head of IMPACTO Group, a research firm she founded to measure trends and opinions in the U.S.-Hispanic community, has known Gonzales for years. She believes Bush "could not have made a better selection."

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click for larger images President Bush Buries the Gender Gap, Says IWF

Comprehensive Communications Study of Women, Analysis of 2004 Election
Independent Women's Forum, November 4, 2004

IWF commissioned a groundbreaking comprehensive communications study of women in swing states that gave a window into the messages that resonate with women. During January 25-February 11, 2004, the Impacto Group LLC conducted the survey.

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Complete Report - PDF
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click for larger images New charter school caters to bilingual students
Reno Gazette-Journal, May 25, 2003
"She [Leslie] said Mariposa has the key components for teaching Hispanic children: teachers who believe every child can learn, a strong academic core of reading and mathematics, and parents who are engaged in the educational process."

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click for larger images The 100 Most Influential Hispanics
Hispanic Business magazine, October 2001
"'I always thought public service was the most honorable profession,' she [Leslie] says. 'In Hispanic communities, if one person can do it - can really succeed - it's like a rising tide that lifts all boats. It's an opportunity to really serve the community.'"
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