'State of the Race': O'Rourke scrambles to win over Latino voters in Texas

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SAN ANTONIO - Rep. Beto O'Rourke's chances of unseating Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) likely hinge on Latino voters, a group that has remained elusive to the rising Democratic star.

While some recent polls show O'Rourke's numbers with Latinos rising, the figures suggest he is shy of the two-thirds support he probably needs from the group to defeat Cruz in deep-red Texas.

The reasons vary, according to strategists in both parties, but include a lack of long-term investment in Latino outreach by Democrats, a historical enthusiasm gap and the relative conservatism of some Texas Hispanics.

Narrowing that gap in support will be critical if O'Rourke is to deliver a stunning upset in Texas as Cruz continues to lead by mid-to-high single-digit margins thanks to the strong backing of reliable GOP voters.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/state-of-the-race-orourke-scrambles-to-win-over-latino-voters-in-texas/ar-BBOWrPk?li=BBnb7Kz

[beachbum bob]

1. Latinos have the most to lose, if they don't care...they deserve what comes

[SolidBlueDem]

2. These things do not happen overnnight

Latino outreach in Texas will take time. They are not all of a sudden going to come out in one election. It needs to be built up and that will still take years of work there. Texas will be competitive one day, but not as as soon as some think. Also, Texas Hispanics are not as liberal as California ones. That is an important thing to keep in mind.