The Democrat may find less support than expected from a Hispanic community that sees him as “out to lunch.”
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CT Latinos voter turnout signals new political engagement
WASHINGTON – There was a significant jump in Latino participation in the midterm election across the nation, and most likely in Connecticut, too. As more of the state’s Latinos are politically engaged, there are also more calls from that growing community for a seat at the table of political power.
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CT Dems trying to help Hispanics assert political clout
WASHINGTON – The growth of Connecticut’s Latino community is increasing its clout at the ballot box and fostered the ambitions of Milagros Acosta and other Hispanics to pursue a career in politics. “Everything is possible,” said Acosta, who emigrated from Peru when she was 22 years old.
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Merrill backs House Dems who fear Trump panel will suppress minority votes
WASHINGTON — Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill on Tuesday told a panel of House Democrats that she is “alarmed” a voting commission created by President Donald Trump aims to suppress the votes of minorities. “I am really afraid that this is going in the direction where states will purge their (voter) rolls,” Merrill said.
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Esty campaign to get help from California lawmaker, other Latinos
WASHINGTON – Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5th District, who has been challenged by Republican businessman Mark Greenberg, will campaign in Meriden Thursday with Rep. Loretta Sanchez, a California lawmaker who is considered a moderate Democrat.