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Gallego's Advice to Democrats: Go Touch Grass
Senator-elect Ruben Gallego discusses the Democratic Party's loss of Latino male voters and offers advice on how to reconnect with this key demographic.
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- What is Gallego's stance on immigration reform?
- He argues that focusing on border security first can build trust with Latino voters before tackling immigration reform, a message that may be challenging for some Democrats.
- What are Gallego's future political aspirations?
- While he won't rule out a future presidential bid, Gallego's immediate focus is on his newly won U.S. Senate seat.
- What is Gallego's approach to engaging with Latino voters?
- Gallego believes Democrats need to engage with Latino voters more directly, attending events like rodeos and cookouts, rather than relying on traditional campaign methods.
- What was the significance of Mark Kelly's 2020 Senate win in Arizona?
- Mark Kelly, a Democrat, won a competitive Senate race in 2020, serving the remainder of John McCain's term. Before that, a Democrat hadn't held a Senate seat in Arizona for three decades.
- What was Gallego's campaign strategy, and how did it benefit from Sinema's decision?
- Gallego's campaign focused on his military service, resonating with Arizona's military population, and he avoided a three-way race when Senator Kyrsten Sinema opted not to run for re-election.