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Latino Voters, Trump, And The Republican Party

The NPR Politics Podcast

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The Forgotten Journey of a Pioneer Hispanic Presidential Candidate

This chapter explores the political journey of Ben Fernandez, the first Hispanic presidential candidate in 1980, as he navigated his campaign within the Republican Party. It highlights his unique approach of targeting the Puerto Rican electorate amidst challenges from well-known candidates like Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.

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