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Dania Maxwell/Staff Diosdado Marin, left, is the owner of Casa Marin, a popular Cuban restaurant in Hialeah, Fla. The restaurant is a hot spot for republican politicians making their rounds to gain support. Recently, Mitt Romney ate at the restaurant. A sign above Marin reads, 'If you want to win your elections in Casa Marin you should eat lunch.'

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Dania Maxwell/Staff Diosdado Marin, left, is the owner of Casa Marin, a popular Cuban restaurant in Hialeah, Fla. The restaurant is a hot spot for republican politicians making their rounds to gain support. Recently, Mitt Romney ate at the restaurant. A sign above Marin reads, "If you want to win your elections in Casa Marin you should eat lunch."

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  • Corey Perrine/Staff Jose Flores Smith, originally from Cuba, is seen at his Smith Gardens Apartment home on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in Hialeah, FL. The spanish-speaking community, heavily comprised of Cuban immigrants will be pivotal in this year's election. The area is traditionally known as a politically red area. Smith lives off $653 dollars of Social Security a month. His rent is $550 dollars. Currently his air conditioning window unit is broken to his studio apartment. 'It's hot,' Smith said. 'They haven't fixed it yet.' Smith has an appointment to become a U.S. Citizen Oct. 11, two days shy of the voter registration cutoff. 'I like Obama, he has more spirit than Romney.'
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A woman on Palm Avenue sells fruit and vegetables Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in Hialeah. The spanish-speaking community, heavily comprised of Cuban immigrants will be pivotal in this year's election. The area is traditionally known as a politically red area.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Campaign signs and advertisements are tossed aside in front of a family clinic on a main road in Hialeah, Fla. Cubans making up the majority of the population of Hialeah, tend to vote republican.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Mayor Carlos Hernandez, center, visits the John F. Kennedy Library for the annual Literacy Fair in Hialeah, Fla. He poses for a portrait with participants of the event who have dressed as characters from children's literature. Hernandez is a republican, and has served as the Mayor of Hialeah, since May of 2011. Originally from Cuba, he spent the majority of his upbringing in Hialeah.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A woman with an umbrella walks on Palm Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in Hialeah. The spanish-speaking community, heavily comprised of Cuban immigrants will be pivotal in this year's election. The area is traditionally known as a politically red area.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff A wall of framed photographs, showcases famous people and politicians that have stopped in Casa Marin, a popular Cuban restaurant in Hialeah, Fla. As a republican, restaurant owner Diosdado Marin warmly welcomes republican politicians to the restaurant. Here, Marin, right, stands with president elect, Mitt Romney, center, during a visit to the restaurant.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A man crosses the street outside a mini market on Palm Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in Hialeah. The spanish-speaking community, heavily comprised of Cuban immigrants will be pivotal in this year's election. The area is traditionally known as a politically red area.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A Palm Avenue clothing store displays their latest inventory outdoors on mannequins Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in Hialeah. The spanish-speaking community, heavily comprised of Cuban immigrants will be pivotal in this year's election. The area is traditionally known as a politically red area.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Betty Fontan, left, sits with her son, Robert, right, at Finale Bakery in Hialeah, Fla. Originally from Peru, Betty has lived in Hialeah for 11 years. Her husband, Robert, is an immigrant from Cuba. Betty and her husband will vote democratic in the coming election. Her son's profound medical needs are covered through medicaid. She fears he will lose his benefits if Mitt Romney were to be elected as president.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Diosdado Marin, left, is the owner of Casa Marin, a popular Cuban restaurant in Hialeah, Fla. The restaurant is a hot spot for republican politicians making their rounds to gain support. Recently, Mitt Romney ate at the restaurant. A sign above Marin reads, 'If you want to win your elections in Casa Marin you should eat lunch.'
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Mayor Carlos Hernandez, left, is hugged by Yamilia Toledo, right, a librarian aide at the John F. Kennedy Library in Hialeah, Fla. Hernandez made an appearance at the library for the annual Literacy Fair. Hernandez is a republican, and has served as the Mayor of Hialeah, since May of 2011. Originally from Cuba, he spent the majority of his upbringing in Hialeah.

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