science professor melinda jackson says latinos could make a difference. melinda jackson/associate professor of political science "latinos historical have not registered to vote and have not turned out to vote in as high of numbers as whites and african americans. so their always...they always the poteteial of having a lot of political impact but they don't always fully utilize because we see that lower turnout." despite past lower latino turnout...advocate barousse feels helping latinos register to vote can go a long way. jeremy barousse/ siren "get out and vote let your voice be heard. we are all out here chasing the american dream. there's so many issues on the ballot that effect our everyday life and if they come out to vote we could make...we can have government all work for us and get what we want out of society." in the last election, 68 percent of latino voters went for barack obama. in san jose pedro garcia update news." the presidential debates are over...but in the bay...