"Linda Vega, founder of Latinos Ready to Vote, called the approach “positive conservatism.” Abbott represents a different type of Republican, one who embraces policies that benefit the state rather than merely supporting policies along partisan lines, Vega said during Abbott’s event in San Antonio...Former state Rep. Aaron Peña — a Democrat who switched to the Republican Party in 2010 — said the Abbott campaign would set a new standard of Latino involvement not simply because of the candidate’s wife’s heritage but because she has helped him foster a relationship with the Hispanic community during their three decades of marriage. “He has come to understand the Latino perspective,” Peña said. “In his heart, he wants to make significant outreach to make sure Hispanics have a seat at the table in terms of determining the leaders of the state.”
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:23:20 +0000
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