Historians are saying that a memo included in recently released John F. Kennedy documents by the National Archives shows that the FBI was concerned about the growing political power of Latinos.
Digging His Own Grave, Trump’s Relationship with Latino Voters
November 7, 2017 By
Trump’s hostile rhetoric and actions toward Latinos, Republican strategists say, could not only undercut candidates in competitive 2018 races and make the White House harder to retain in 2020 but also further tarnish a GOP brand that party leaders have struggled for years to sell to skeptical Latino voters.
DACA Just the Latest Blow for Latino Voters
September 7, 2017 By
Almost a year ago, the long lines of early voters outside Cardenas market became a lasting image for the 2016 presidential cycle in Nevada, ultimately helping to deliver the state to Hillary Clinton. Today the shoppers at the mall are more hesitant when it comes to politics, feeling targeted by Trump’s latest decisions to eliminate […]
Five Things to Know About Joe Arpaio
August 21, 2017 By
Trump has a history of taking Arpaio’s side, and they have a history of holding similar political positions. Both men have taken a hard stance on immigration, encouraging the Republican Party to follow suit, and both among the nation’s top proponents of “birtherism,” the claim that President Obama was born oversees and not a U.S. […]
Latino Republicans Concerned with Trump’s Immigration Plan
August 4, 2017 By
On Wednesday, the White House announced its support for a new immigration overhaul proposal that will reduce legal immigration over the next 10 years by half through massive restrictions on who enters the country. Latino Republicans are expressing concerns over the perils of Trump’s hardline position, claiming it will have repercussions for not only him […]
Hispanic Turnout Lessons from the California Special Election
June 13, 2017 By
Last week, Jimmy Gomez was elected to replace Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), who became California’s attorney general in January. The recent special election to fill California’s empty House seat presented tough lessons about turning out Latino voters, a historically difficult task. “There were a lot of important lessons learned here for the work we’re going […]
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Announces Her Retirement from Congress
May 1, 2017 By
After more than three decades in elected office, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has announced she will be retiring from Congress at the end of her term next year. Her retirement potentially paves the way for Democrats to take her congressional seat in the 2018 elections. “It’s been such a delight and a high honor to serve […]
Young Latino Arab Announces His Congressional Bid
April 24, 2017 By
Ammar Campa-Najjar, 28, announced his 2018 congressional bid on Thursday, setting his sights on unseating a long-term Republican representative in California’s District 50. Campa-Najjar is the fifth Democrat to throw his hat in the ring, and hopes to use his experience as a community organizer during Former President Barack Obama’s second presidential campaign will give […]
Latino Victory Project Heads to State Capitols
April 14, 2017 By
Latino Victory Project (LVP), an organization that helped elect seven Latinos to Congress last year is now looking to take that momentum to several state capitals. On Thursday, Latino Victory Project formally launched its first state PAC in Georgia, with Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) – the first Hispanic U.S. Senator—appearing alongside Rep. Brenda Lopez […]
Unprecedented Number of Latinos Running in California US House Race
April 4, 2017 By
Xavier Becerra inherited his congressional seat from a barrier-breaking Latino, Edward Roybal, and now, in the special election being held to replace him, a record number of Latinos are vying to take his place in Congress. With Latinos representing sixty-seven percent of District 34, the race has no fewer than 15 Latinos, including 8 Latinas. […]
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