WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump inflated the projected benefits of an arms deal with the Saudis as he defended his wait-and-see attitude about Saudi complicity in the disappearance of a journalist whose apparent murder has sparked world outrage. On immigration enforcement, the president made the unsubstantiated claim that migrants are being paid to mass at the border and somehow disrupt the Nov. 6 elections in the United States. Trump also stretched credulity when boasting about his performance with Hispanic voters at a rally and distorted facts concerning climate change and the Russia investigation in a recent interview with The Associated Press. A look at some of his words over the past week: HISPANIC VOTE TRUMP: “We’re doing very well with Hispanic Americans. We’re doing very well. Because you know what? They want safety at the border. They want great jobs. Remember, the last election, well, ‘he won’t do too well with the Hispanic … [Read more...] about AP FACT CHECK: Trump on migrants, Saudis, Hispanic vote
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Playing Up Support Among Hispanic Voters, Trump Takes Aim at Immigration Laws
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Politics Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Advertisement Supported by ByEmily Cochrane Oct. 20, 2018 MESA, Ariz. — President Trump blasted immigration laws and border security at a boisterous rally here on Friday, all while playing up his support among Hispanic voters. He distorted the current immigration system and the migrant caravan nearing the United States and deployed the inflammatory language of his 2016 campaign, even resurrecting the phrase “bad hombre,” a term he coined as a presidential candidate. “You’ve got some bad people in those groups,” he said. “I’ll tell you what, this country doesn’t want them.” But even as chants of “build the wall” erupted repeatedly throughout the night, Mr. Trump described his prevailing popularity with Hispanic voters, polling the crowd to see how many … [Read more...] about Playing Up Support Among Hispanic Voters, Trump Takes Aim at Immigration Laws
Democrat O’Rourke winning the Hispanic vote in Texas
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - In a packed Texas convention center, Democrat Beto O’Rourke drew cheers last weekend with a blistering critique of Republican rival Ted Cruz’s support for deporting young undocumented immigrants, part of a stump speech aimed at inspiring Hispanic voters in the country’s most expensive and closely watched Senate race. U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke poses for pictures after a debate with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (not shown) at the KENS-5 Studios in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., October 16, 2018. Picture taken on October 16, 2018. Tom Reel/San Antonio Express-News/Pool via REUTERS It was the kind of rousing rhetoric Democrats have hoped would rally the state’s surging Latino population around O’Rourke in his quest to become the first Democratic candidate to win a Texas statewide race since 1994 - a feat that would shake Texas’ political identity. But that tide of support is not happening. And Democrats are worried. ( Beto … [Read more...] about Democrat O’Rourke winning the Hispanic vote in Texas
Donald Trump Jr. Attacks Beto O’Rourke: He’s ‘An Irish Guy Pretending To Be Hispanic’
POLITICS 10/15/2018 03:00 pm ET The president's eldest son echoed a claim by Sen. Ted Cruz that O'Rourke adopted the nickname to sound Hispanic. By Jenna Amatulli Donald Trump Jr. attacked the heritage of Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) on Monday, tweeting that the Democratic challenger to the re-election of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is “an Irish guy pretending to be Hispanic.” “What’s authentic about an Irish guy pretending to be Hispanic? Asking for some friends Texas,” read a quote-tweet from the president’s eldest son attached to an ABC News article about Democrats’ craving for “authenticity” that spotlighted O’Rourke’s candor. What’s authentic about an Irish guy pretending to be Hispanic? Asking for some friends Texas. https://t.co/c30OjHdN8j— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) October 15, 2018 Conservatives have long contested the use of the nickname Beto by O’Rourke, … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Jr. Attacks Beto O’Rourke: He’s ‘An Irish Guy Pretending To Be Hispanic’
U.S.-born young Latinos drive growth as Hispanic electorate reaches new high
AUSTIN, Texas — Young U.S.-born Latinos are driving the growth of the Latino electorate, with 3 million more turning 18 between the last midterm elections and this one, according to Pew Hispanic Research Center. According to Pew, a new high of 29.1 million Latinos are eligible to vote in the midterms this year, about 13 percent of the electorate. An additional 4 million Hispanics became eligible voters since 2014. The additional Latinos adds to the urgency of political parties to consider whether their voter outreach is tailored for a generation that is coming of age under a Trump presidency that is seen by many as antagonistic to Latinos and Latino immigrants and in the midst of GOP-controlled federal and state governments. Republicans are in control of the House, Senate and White House. Thirty-three states are led by Republican governors and 31 state legislatures controlled by the GOP. Midterm elections also include some state leadership and legislative races. Cristóbal … [Read more...] about U.S.-born young Latinos drive growth as Hispanic electorate reaches new high