A few weeks ago, the United States took a historic step toward normalizing our diplomatic relations with Cuba, and for the first time in 54 years the Cuban flag was hoisted in front of the country’s embassy in Washington, D.C. This was, of course, much more than a symbolic gesture: it was a point of […]
Clinton’s Political Director Using Lessons Learned To Win Over Latino Voters
July 22, 2015 By
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign is taking the lessons learned from Latino voters in a hard-fought California Congressional race and putting them into practice. Amanda Renteria, a former Capitol Hill staffer, is using her experience running in California’s 21st district to ensure Clinton doesn’t take the Latino vote for granted as her campaign’s political director. Already, Clinton […]
Comentarios from Maria: Republicans are in Big Trouble
July 20, 2015 By
If elections are about the future, then the GOP is in big trouble. The historic Supreme Court decision allowing gay marriage in all 50 states, the aftermath of the Charleston tragedy, and the public’s reaction to a racist rant by a GOP presidential candidate display a country ready to leap forward to a future of […]
Democrats Take Aim at Trump, GOP Field; Clinton Offers Economic Agenda
July 14, 2015 By
In two major speeches this week, one at the annual conference of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation’s largest Hispanic advocacy group, and the other at The New College in New York City, Hillary Clinton laid out her clearest vision yet on her economic agenda for 2016 and took aim at […]
When it comes to Jeb Bush, looks can be deceiving
June 22, 2015 By
Last Monday, Jeb Bush, ex-Governor of Florida and son and brother of two past President Bush’s, confirmed that he is seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2016. Jeb Bush and a few in the Republican establishment understand that the Latino vote is paramount for victory in 2016, and his announcement was a clear reflection […]
Comentarios from Maria: Hillary Clinton will fight for the Right to Vote for all
June 15, 2015 By
Last week I spoke of the fundamental importance of having fair and competitive elections in our democracy, and in a recent speech in Texas, ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, one of the Democratic presidential candidates, spoke of another privilege of a free democracy: the right to vote. This right is the very essence of our […]
Comentarios from Maria: Competitive Primaries Make for Stronger Candidates
June 8, 2015 By
As the field of presidential hopefuls grows day-by-day, it emphasizes and reminds us that one of the greatest riches of a true democracy is that it allows for free and competitive elections. What is interesting about this election cycle is that we are witnessing two very distinct manifestations of this democratic principle within each party. […]
Hillary Clinton pushes for easing voting restrictions, to impact Latino community
June 5, 2015 By
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton told a crowd of supporters at Texas Southern University yesterday that she would call for automatic voter registration for young people when they turn 18, unless they opt out, and proposed a national standard of no fewer than 20 days of early voting in all 50 states. More, Mrs. Clinton declared […]
Hillary Clinton fills another senior campaign post with Latina
June 2, 2015 By
Xochitl Hinojosa has officially begun work as the Clinton campaign’s director of coalitions press, a major communications role, further bolstering the Latino presence within the camp. Hinojosa, 30, previously served as press secretary for the Department of Labor undersecretary Tom Perez, and will now be responsible for primarily overseeing Hispanic, black and women’s media for […]
DREAMer to become Latino Outreach Director for Hillary Clinton campaign
May 20, 2015 By
The Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, in a move sure to emphasize its priorities, tapped Lorella Praeli as Latino Outreach Director. An outspoken advocate for immigration reform and a DREAMer herself, Praeli joins a campaign that has actively sought to clarify any uncertainties as to its stance on immigration reform and courting the Latino electorate, a task […]
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