Thanks for the shout out Geraldo. The phrase "saved democracy" is somewhat dramatic and maybe not particularly useful. But the idea that data show that Latinos are a core Democratic constituency, one that we can win through investment and engagement, and critical to the future of our party's success (and imho the success of the country) is important for the party to acknowledge and I think the data proves it in this cycle (not everywhere but in very important places). If acknowledged, then not only in the mechanics of campaigning, but in the substance of policymaking, the community will receive greater attention and investment.
I am particularly interested in understanding the overlap between our appeal or lack thereof with working class men and how that overlaps with challenges we face in the Latino community. Infrastructure investments and tax and spending policies focused on the middle class should help. From a policy perspective, immigration remains the most perilous issue for policymakers and the community as a whole. Latinos are a disproportionate focus of the public discussion on that issue and changing the narrative to fixing immigration for the benefit of all of us needs to catch on before we can move solutions. But most Latinos are here legally and just struggling to make a better life for themselves and their kids. We need to speak to those needs and propose solutions. And so do our friends across the aisle.
Thanks for the shout out Geraldo. The phrase "saved democracy" is somewhat dramatic and maybe not particularly useful. But the idea that data show that Latinos are a core Democratic constituency, one that we can win through investment and engagement, and critical to the future of our party's success (and imho the success of the country) is important for the party to acknowledge and I think the data proves it in this cycle (not everywhere but in very important places). If acknowledged, then not only in the mechanics of campaigning, but in the substance of policymaking, the community will receive greater attention and investment.
I am particularly interested in understanding the overlap between our appeal or lack thereof with working class men and how that overlaps with challenges we face in the Latino community. Infrastructure investments and tax and spending policies focused on the middle class should help. From a policy perspective, immigration remains the most perilous issue for policymakers and the community as a whole. Latinos are a disproportionate focus of the public discussion on that issue and changing the narrative to fixing immigration for the benefit of all of us needs to catch on before we can move solutions. But most Latinos are here legally and just struggling to make a better life for themselves and their kids. We need to speak to those needs and propose solutions. And so do our friends across the aisle.