Why Obama is losing Latino support

Barack Obama enjoyed overwhelming Latino support in both of his presidential bids, but his approval rating among Latinos has plummeted nearly 20 points since the 2012 election.

Herman Schwartz, professor in the Washington College of Law at American University, argues it's his "draconian" immigration and deportation policy that's costing him and his party the support of this ever-growing voting bloc.

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