“The Republican Party has become so overwhelmingly, monolithically white in the past couple of decades, and that share of the electorate is rapidly shrinking, so it needs more diverse candidates while suggesting diversity has nothing to do with what they're doing." Mike Madrid

Hispanic candidates are viewed as essential to keeping the House but problematic for the #GOP given its positions on immigration and diversity.

#LatinoPolitics #Politics

@mikemadrid

https://rollcall.com/2023/08/21/hispanic-republicans-vie-to-oust-democrats-in-diverse-districts/

"Both parties are really struggling to understand the fastest-growing segment of the electorate." Mike Madrid

While Latinos continue to favor the #Democratic Party, a recent poll shows a plurality now say neither cares more about them.

#LatinoPolitics #Democrats #GOP

@mikemadrid

https://www.axios.com/2023/06/22/latino-drift-democrats-poll

"Chavez Rodriguez's first task will be to 'expand the Democratic candidates' presence with younger Latinos and upwardly mobile, aspirational, working-class Latinos (who) have been fleeing the Democratic Party,' said political consultant Mike Madrid."

Axios looks inside President Biden's plan to win back #Latino voters.

#Democrats #Biden #Politics #LatinoPolitics #2024

@mikemadrid

https://www.axios.com/2023/05/18/inside-biden-plan-win-back-latino-voters

In tonight's Mike Drop episode, Mike Madrid referred to the documentary Race 2012: A Conversation About Race and Politics in America. Below is the link to a clip from the documentary in which Mike discussed the false belief that Latinos have an infinity for the Democratic Party. Instead, Latinos have had a fear, concern, and dislike for the Republican Party.

@mikemadrid

#LatinoPolitics #MikeDrop #MikeMadrid #Democrats #GOP #Republicans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9v_WAm_K0o

With polling showing that Latinos are more concerned about jobs and the economy than immigration, California's Latino Caucus faces pressure to refocus priorities.

According to Mike Madrid, the caucus must do more to define a Latino economic agenda to get voters to the polls.

#California #CAPolitics #LatinoPolitics #MikeMadrid

@mikemadrid

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-06/now-a-powerhouse-californias-latino-lawmakers-faces-pressure-to-broaden-political-priorities

"Establishment Republicans] are going to have to wake up to the reality that Trump was not a fad. Trump was not an aberration. Trump is the Republican Party." Mike Madrid

What threat is Ron #DeSantis to Trump? Mike talks about this, the right-ward shift of #Latino voters , and the likelihood of Pres. Biden's reelection.

#LatinoPolitics #MikeMadrid #Biden #Politics #2024

@mikemadrid

Three Questions is after the thoughts on baseball's pitch clock.

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly

"Texas Republicans are escalating their brazen scheme to challenge the federal government’s authority on border security and immigration enforcement—and empower states’ rights on this front."

A new #Texas bill would allow state officers torepel or arrest migrants. It would also codify and expand prior orders of Gov. Greg Abbott granting National Guard soldiers the power to detain migrants.

#Immigration #Abbott #LatinoPolitics #Politics #GOP

@mikemadrid  

https://www.texasobserver.org/border-militia-bill-reveals-texas-gops-scheme-to-expand-state-enforcement-powers/

On this week's Latino Vote episode, Mike and Chuck Rocha discuss the pressures on both parties regarding #immigration.

"Republicans believe that immigration is going to be a huge driver of support. They think it is huge weakness for Joe Biden." Mike Madrid

#Democrats have hesitated to develop specific immigration policies, but will that be possible in #2024?

#GOP #LatinoPolitics #LatinoVote #MikeMadrid

@mikemadrid

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote-29/id1613279254?i=1000603942879

"His inclusion on the list means they intend to pour serious outside cash into a yet-unknown Republican challenger, ending the days when Democrats could run in the region without having to put up much of a fight."

The #GOP is targeting Vicente Gonzalez's congressional seat again as they believe his district in south Texas can be flipped.

#LatinoPolitics #Texas #Democrats #Politics #2024

@mikemadrid

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/13/vicente-gonzalez-republican-target-nrcc/

More Democratic lawmakers weigh in on reports the #Biden administration is considering reviving family detentions.

"The apparent moves to ramp up controversial immigration enforcement policies have rankled those congressional Democrats who have pushed President Joe Biden to adopt more humane immigration policies — especially since Biden blasted the previous administration’s policies during his campaign for the White House."

#Immigration #LatinoPolitics

@mikemadrid

https://rollcall.com/2023/03/08/biden-immigration-discussions-rile-hispanic-democratic-lawmakers/

"'**What Nevada and Arizona really give you a very crisp picture of is how important every voter is when you’re looking at [increasingly] razor thin margins in many elections,' said Clarissa Martinez De Castro, vice president of the Latino Vote Initiative at UnidosUS."**

**#LatinoPolitics #Arizona **#Nevada

@mikemadrid

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/10/republicans-are-winning-more-latino-votes-but-rising-turnout-still-benefits-dems-00086361

"The Central Valley electorate is becoming younger and increasingly Latino. As a result, the traditional Democratic playbook can no longer be counted on to win elections or to build broad-based political strength in California’s key emerging power center." CA State Senator Anna Caballero

#Democrats urged to develop strategies that address younger, #Latino voters, including organizing between elections.

#LatinoPolitics #CAPolitics #Politics

@mikemadrid

https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article272869610.html

Last night's #MikeDrop discussion of the politics of immigration reform detailed not only the conflict between #Republicans and #Democrats but also those within the two parties.

Julian Castro recently criticized the Biden WH for considering reinstating the policy of family detentions.

Why would Biden do this?

The shift of #Latino voters to the Republican party on this issue (episode link in the comments 38:10).

#LatinoPolitics #MikeMadrid

@mikemadrid

https://www.newsweek.com/exclusive-julian-castro-family-detention-abandonment-biden-campaign-promise-1786134

"Latinas tend to make decisions and lead ways that consider the greater good, and prioritize the needs of women, children, and historically marginalized communities." Helen Torres, CEO, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality

Cultivating and strengthening #Latina leaders and voters is key for leading communities into the future.

Reposting this September 2022 Op-Ed on #InternationalWomensDay.

#LatinoVote #LatinoPolitics #Politics

@mikemadrid

https://latinos.vote/latinas-are-a-voting-force-that-must-be-engaged/

"[P]art of the problem Democrats face with Latino voters stems from weakening Latino identities. As this community assimilates and as ethnic identity becomes less salient to some, their support for Democrats declines precipitously."

Polling of Latinos in Nevada showed how the strength of ethnic identity influenced voting behavior.

#LatinoPolitics #Latino #Politics #Nevada

@mikemadrid

https://thehill.com/opinion/3889020-mellman-the-complex-realities-and-politics-of-latino-identity/

"Latinas are outpacing Latino men in college enrollment and making other inroads but still face pay disparities and barriers to economic prosperity."

Despite entering the workforce in record numbers, #Latinas face unique challenges that are both cultural and institutional.

#LatinizationOfAmerica #LatinoPolitics

@mikemadrid

https://www.axios.com/2023/03/07/latinas-wage-gap-womens-history

Last night, Mike was honored by Unidos US with a Capital Award recognizing his advocacy and work focusing on the Latino vote.

Congratulations, Mike!

Mike Drop will be back next Wednesday! Hope you join us!

#MikeMadrid #MikeDrop #LatinoPolitics

@mikemadrid

The #2024 elections may be almost two years out, but several races are already proving pivotal.

On The Latino Vote, co-hosts #MikeMadrid and Chuck Rocha highlighted the Senate seats they consider toss-ups, from deep red #Montana to #Arizona and #Pennsylvania, which have shifted blue.

This episode provides an excellent overview of these eleven crucial #Senate races.

#TheLatinoVote #Politics #LatinoVote #LatinoPolitics

@mikemadrid

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote-episode-27/id1613279254?i=1000597273366

The 2024 #Senate map is daunting for #Democrats.

In the latest episode of #TheLatinoVote, Mike and co-host Chuck Rocha discuss the 21 Senate seats Dems will be defending and explain why a majority of those seats, including #Wisconsin, #Michigan, and #Montana, are toss-ups.

#California was also on the agenda with a review of the upcoming Senate race, as well as three Congressional districts to watch.

#CAPolitics #Latino #LatinoPolitics #MikeMadrid

@mikemadrid

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote-episode-27/id1613279254?i=1000597273366

"Outside of the Commonwealth, Democrats have had to work considerably harder to hold Republicans to just 40% of the vote. Mike Madrid, the Republican co-host of The Latino Vote, noted that the movement to Republicans is undeniable. The GOP nominated a record number of Latinos, many of whom embraced the MAGA movement."

Where is the Latino vote headed in PA and elsewhere? Listen to #TheLatinoVote! Link to this week's episode in the comments.

#LatinoPolitics

@mikemadrid

https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/where-is-the-latino-vote-headed-in-pennsylvania/article_cc1d826e-2aaf-5d77-a040-50064f83f8a7.html