Radio Personality Fay Carmona Speaks Out on Election ‘08

With the manner in which media follow and speculate about the presidential campaigns, the real issues that concern voters in the 2008 election can often be overlooked.  To help remedy this problem, CNN Newsroom’s Election Center has been discussing the importance of this election for a diverse range of Americans. On April 1, CNN featured openly gay Latina radio host Fay Carmona, who spoke about the parallels between the concerns of Latino voters and LGBT voters.  “It’s funny enough that Latinos and gays don't really know they’re fighting for the same thing,” Carmona said. “They want equal rights. They want health care for their partners.”  We look forward to seeing CNN spotlight more people like Carmona who can draw connections between the challenges faced by diverse communities and the impact of the election on their lives.