He won the support of several national Hispanic groups in the last week.

For all the darkness of her hair and eyes, she wasn't Hispanic or any other ethnic group he could recognize.

Leaders of some Hispanic groups, however, were less than pleased with his decision.

She is expected to have strong appeal with women's and Hispanic groups.

But unofficial estimates by Hispanic groups place the current number above 100,000.

"For a Hispanic group to hold this convention there sends a message."

That assertion is disputed by officials of some Hispanic groups.

But he said the number was probably more than 100,000, and Hispanic groups agreed.

Among coalition members are the leaders of 27 organizations, including nearly every black and Hispanic group on campus.

A number of Hispanic groups, in particular, have expressed opposition to changing the current law.