Why are presidential candidates listing their websites in Spanish?

Question

http://www.lufkindailynews.com/news/content/shared/news/stories/2007/04/BC_BILINGUAL_ELECTION14_COX.html

Don't immigrants need to learn English to become a citizen and take the citizenship test - which is only in English?

Don't people have to be citizens to get a voter's card?

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

English and Civics
According to the law, applicants must
demonstrate:
• “An understanding of the English
language, including an ability to read,
write, and speak...simple words and
phrases...in ordinary usage in the
English language....”
• “A knowledge and understanding of the
fundamentals of the history, and of the
principles and form of government, of
the United States....”
This means that to be eligible for
naturalization, you must be able to read,
write, and speak basic English. You must also have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (also known as “civics”).

What if I cannot meet the English or
civics requirements?

Certain applicants, because of age (senior citizens) or disability, have different English and civics requirements.

These are our government laws. How many senior citizens who don't speak English in the US are using a computer to view these websites?

So who are these sites really for? Those they hoped would get amnesty before?

Answer 1

Flat out stupid.

Answer 2

Kind of... they have to pass an English test... but they don't have to be fluent in English. There actually are American citizens who do not speak any English.

Yes, it IS a kind of laziness on their part... but they ARE still citizens.

And why do you think politicians put their sites up in Spanish?
It's called "kissing up," for votes.

Answer 3

The linked article says it's because "candidates are using Spanish more and more as a tool in their arsenal to attract every possible voter and that its use will continue to increase in the years to come."
And people can become citizens and still be more comfortable in their native tongue.

Answer 4

Just because an immigrant learns English doesn't mean that it is as comfortable as reading their native language.

Answer 5

Are you opposed to this for some reason? Were I running I would try to appeal to as many voters as possible. Taking the time to acknowledge our rising Hispanic numbers by speaking to them in their language is respectful in the very least.

Answer 6

What's the matter, is this an English-only election?

PS: What's "a voter's card"? You've never voted, have you?

Answer 7

THE SAME REASON DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES ARE ANSWERING QUESTIONS AT DEBATES IN SPANISH THIS YEAR..

BECAUSE IMMIGRATION IS A BIG ISSUE THIS ELECTION, AND THEY WANT TO APPEAL TO THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY.

NO, THEY DON'T HAVE TO LEARN ENGLISH, BUT YES THEY HAVE TO BE CITIZENS BEFORE THEY CAN REGISTER TO VOTE.

Answer 8

because spanish is like americas 2nd language