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By Carlos Sanchez Overby Student Workers By Carlos Sanchez Overby Student Workers

Tejano singer’s candidacy in South Texas may challenge Trump’s Hispanic support

Carlos Sanchez, a member of the Overby Center panel of experts, discusses Tejano singer Bobby Pulido as a Democratic candidate for the 15th Congressional District in Texas. The Texas 15th may determine whether Hispanic support for Trump two years ago was an anomaly or if the Republicans have the staying power to sustain the Hispanic vote.

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By Carlos Sanchez Claressa Pettis By Carlos Sanchez Claressa Pettis

Speculation about U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s future as a Dem is in the mix with indictments

Longtime U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, a conservative Democrat, and his wife are under indictment on charges of bribery, fraud, and money laundering. Speculation continues that Cuellar might switch parties to become a Republican in exchange for a pardon. Carlos Sanchez, a member of the Overby Center panel of experts, examines the issues.

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