Hispanics are unlikely to switch their allegiance to Republicans in 2012. The party of Steve King, Tom Tancredo, et al. isn’t going to make much headway with non-white voters.

Obama’s got another year to further emphasize his already clear positions on immigration reform, something that had no chance of passing due to Congress. During this time the gop’s far less Hispanic friendly positions will also be on display.

Obama may lose, as you hope, but it’s doubtful that the Hispanic vote will be the deciding factor. More likely his loss would be the result of independent whites upset over the economy.