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IMMIGRATION FEATURES
June 23, 2008
Leslie’s latest oped, “Can Obama’s Money Buy Him Love?,” is featured on CNN.com. Please check it out.
June 23, 2008
Latest blog: Is it Obama’s energy policy–or George Bush’s?
May 3, 2008
Leslie to address world's premiere leadership conference for women hosted by the Simmons School of Management.
April 22, 2008
Leslie joins the CNN political team for election night coverage of the Pennsylvania primary. Coverage begins on "Situation Room" at 5:30 pm EST.
April 2, 2008
Check out the New York Times piece "Like the Candidates, TV’s Political Pundits Show Signs of Diversity"!
March 25, 2008
See new blog post "Hillary Clinton's desperation move on housing hits a slump"
on "Anderson Cooper 360°" blog.
March 13, 2008
See new blog post "Ferrero: A Missed Opportunity?" on "Anderson Cooper 360°" blog. For more read "Ferraro Should Have Known Better" by syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette!
March 11, 2008
CNN Election Coverage & the '08 Campaign Leslie joins CNN election team for the "Situation Room" with Democratic strategist Donna Brazile and other coverage of the Mississippi primary.
February 23, 2008
New CNN.com commentary: Latino voters want a better idea of ‘change’. Read more!
February 21, 2008
Leslie joins Anderson Cooper 360° tonight 10 ET for post debate analysis of CNN-Univision Democratic presidential debate in Texas. Please tune in!
February 19, 2008
Leslie joins the CNN political team for election night coverage of Wisconsin and Hawaii primaries. Coverage begins at 6:00 pm EST.
February 19, 2008
Leslie joins CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to assess the impact of the primary elections and race for the White House!. Please watch at 6:50 a.m. EST.
February 15, 2008
Leslie joins all-star panel for special edition of Anderson Cooper 360° tonight 10 ET -
Uncovering America: Race, Gender & Politics.
Please tune in and catch my blog post here.
February 6, 2008
Leslie joins CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to assess the impact of the Super Tuesday elections on Wall Street and your money!. Please watch at 6:00 a.m. EST.
February 5, 2008
Leslie on NBC’s “Today” show at 10:30 am for special panel on Super Tuesday primary elections. Please tune in!
January 21, 2008
Leslie’s on NBC’s “Today” show at 10:30 am for special panel on the impact of gender and race on the 2008 presidential race. View it here!
She also joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Soledad O'Brien for special on Race and Politics at 11:00 pm EST.
January 7, 2008
Today Leslie’s on CNN/Headline News’ “Glenn Beck” at 7:00 p.m. EST to debate whether or not Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States. Please tune in!
January 6, 2008
Leslie joins former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. on Fox News Channel’s “The Big Story” to debate if OBAMA VS. MCCAIN in NEW HAMPSHIRE is a sign of what’s to come. Please tune in at 5:00 p.m. EST!

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In Print & On the Web
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“Commentary: Latino voters want a better idea of ‘change’” |
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Special CNN.com, February 23, 2008 |
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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” |
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Boca Raton News – FL, USA, November 1, 2007 |
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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” |
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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 |
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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 |
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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” |
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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?” |
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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? |
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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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ON BOARD with Leslie Sanchez |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Leslie Sanchez, SPSBE '02 (MBA):
Taking a Chance, Martha-Style |
| Johns Hopkins Magazine, February 2006 |
| "Living in close quarters, pulling all-nighters to finish assignments, being pitted against intense and hyper- competitive peers. Sounds more like Johns Hopkins than show business." |
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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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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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Stacks O' Love |
| Roll Call, October 11, 2005 |
| "The show may be far from a hit with the American public, but that didn't stop Washington lobbyists from plunking down a cool $2,000 to host a viewing party for two local contestants on NBC's "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" last week." |
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The Apprentice: Martha Stewart |
| People Magazine, October 2005 |
| "Martha Stewart wants an apprentice -- but is she looking in the right place? " |
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Meet Martha's Minions |
| TV Guide, August 18, 2005 |
| "When we envisioned the Apprentice-Martha Stewart cast, we pictured perfectly coiffed.." |
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Premiere Party: The suspense, the laughter, the tears, and ooh, the drama! |
| Catalina Magazine, November 2005 |
| "As the executive director of the White House Initiative on Hispanic Education, she used to advise the President of the United States on issues of the affecting the Hispanic community." |
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Martha Announces Her Apprentice Hopefuls |
| People Magazine, August 18, 2005 |
| " Although her "You're fired"-style catchphrase has yet to be revealed - "You're cooked" and "You're toast" are said to be the leading contenders - Martha Stewart is ready to announce other details of NBC's forthcoming The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, including the names of the 16 contestants. " |
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D.C. women will get chance to impress or anger Martha |
| Washington Business Journal, August 22, 2005 |
| "Martha Stewart is back and she's bringing two Washington-area women along on her much publicized and televised return trip." |
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From Republican Insider to Martha Stewart Confidant? |
| Roll Call , September 13, 2005 |
| "When NBC's " "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" premieres next week, .it also will feature Republican strategist and frequent political commentator Leslie Sanchez - one of the brightest lights in Hispanic GOP circles." |
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SPSBE alum competes on "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" |
| Johns Hopkins University, JHUpdate September 9, 2005 |
Leslie Sanchez, SPSBE '02 (MBA), will be one of 16 candidates competing to be Martha Stewart's apprentice when the new reality TV show debuts on Sep. 21. By Apprentice standards, she's got both book smarts and street smarts. |
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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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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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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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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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People of Interest: Leslie Sanchez |
| Vandidades, October 2004 |
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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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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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