It may not be as catchy as "Viva Las Vegas," but organizers of new political clubs called "Viva Obama" still are hoping they'll be able to get people excited about their efforts.

Latino activists and others involved with the National Alliance for Human Rights are kicking off the new clubs today at a gathering in San Bernardino. They want to get Latinos to vote for Obama in November, when he will appear on the ballot against Republican presidential candidate John McCain.

Armando Navarro, coordinator of the alliance, predicts Latinos will be key swing voters in this election, and he hopes they'll be able to help pressure lawmakers into immigration reform.

Organizers hope to get the clubs and other voter mobilization events under way in July.

—Michelle DeArmond
mdearmond@PE.com

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