Are Hard-Line Cuban-Americans Strong as Ever? The angry reaction when the Miami Marlins" manager Ozzie Guillen said he admired Fidel Castro may not have been surprising. But what does it signify? Does it demonstrate that neither Cuban-Americans" passionate opposition to any compromise with Castro nor their unity has been diminished, or does it mask divisions within the community over how to deal with the issue? Do Cuban-American voters remain a reliable bloc for conservative candidates, or will they consider other appeals?