Republican Latino Assemblyman Denied Entry to CA Latino Legislative Caucus

*This brings up a question that’s central to Latino politics. Granted, there are probably layers of buried muck and landmines under this story, but a Latino political organization that claims to be bi-partisan should act that way, right? Either that or change its name.  As Latinos grow in power, are we going to fall into politics-as-usual? VL

By Carlos Granda, abc7

At a news conference Tuesday, members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus spoke in Spanish and talked about the upcoming One California event. One Latino member of the Assembly, however, says there is no inclusion for him. He was told he could not be a member.

“I asked to be a part of the Latino Caucus. I assumed I was going to be, but I was told that because I was a Republican I would not be part of the caucus,” said California Assemblyman Rocky Chavez (R-Oceanside).

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[Photo courtesy of UT San Diego]

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