Running while brown: How Julián Castro is navigating white presidential politics

Running while brown: How Julián Castro is navigating white presidential politics

Victor Landa June 25, 2019

EAST LOS ANGELES — By the time his plane touched down in California at the end of a whirlwind week, Julián Castro had set an early political benchmark in the […]

Hillary Clinton Prevails In Arizona Democratic Primary

NewsTaco March 23, 2016

*Somewhere behind the wall-to-wall coverage of the Brussels attack there was this. Voters and caucus goers in Arizona Utah and Idaho (the American Samoa as well) chose presidential candidates. Trump […]

Donald Trump “Make America Great Again” cap factory is 80% Latino

NewsTaco November 25, 2015

*I can’t help but laugh at the irony. The Latinos who work at the Cali-Fame factory don’t seem to mind the client or the message – they’re working overtime, and […]

Can Rubio Bridge the Latino-GOP Divide?

NewsTaco October 26, 2015

*Studied polls show Rubio is, in fact, the best opportunity that the GOP has to bridge their gap with Latino voters. But it’s a very slim opportunity, at best. VL […]

The 2016 vote will be determined by Latino voters – and we mean it this time

NewsTaco September 23, 2015

*The headline is a little snarky, and I understand why, still, there are good statistics in this piece that paint a picture of increasing potential. The snark is appropriate because […]

In Iowa, Castro Makes Debut as Clinton Surrogate

NewsTaco September 2, 2015

*Meanwhile, the Clinton campaign is using the GOP mayhem to its advantage, sending Joaquin Castro to Iowa. “If this is how they’re talking before the election, can you imagine what […]

What Does Donald Trump Really Represent

NewsTaco

*Now that the dust is settling after the Trump-Ramos ordeal, we can begin to question the energy behind the headlines. Who are the people who approve of Trump?Are they many, […]

For tonight’s GOP debate, let’s play presidential brackets!

NewsTaco August 6, 2015

*I saw someone, somewhere, post a GOP debate drinking game. It sounded hilarious, but we can’t condone that sort of shenanigans. Here’s a great alternative – think of the NCAA, […]

George P. Bush to Co-Chair Young Donor Effort for Dad

NewsTaco July 14, 2015

*This is not surprising. In fact, I’m surprised it hadn’t been announced before. Of course George P. and Jeb Jr. will raise funds for their dad. It’s a tough sell, […]

Presidential Elections 2016

NewsTaco June 11, 2015

By Dr. Henry Flores, NewsTaco Although it is still early to be thinking about who to vote for in the 2016 Presidential Elections, after all President Obama still has more […]