{"id":2158808,"date":"2024-01-25T07:59:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T12:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/latino-advocacy-group-throws-resources-behind-two-republicans-2024-house-bids\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T08:03:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T13:03:43","slug":"latino-advocacy-group-throws-resources-behind-two-republicans-2024-house-bids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/latino-advocacy-group-throws-resources-behind-two-republicans-2024-house-bids\/","title":{"rendered":"Latino advocacy group supports two Republicans&#8217; 2024 House campaigns"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flatino-advocacy-group-throws-resources-behind-two-republicans-2024-house-bids%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2158808&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pro-Latino Political Organization Endorses House Republicans Ahead of 2024\u2063 Elections<\/h2>\n<p>A prominent pro-Latino political \u200dorganization, LIBRE Initiative \u2064Action, is\u2064 making waves by endorsing incumbent\u2063 House Republican,\u200c Rep. \u2064Young Kim (R-CA),\u200b and\u2063 former GOP New Mexico congresswoman, Yvette\u200c Herrell, ahead of the \u20642024 general elections. This \u200dendorsement highlights the organization&#8217;s commitment to the Latino\u2062 community and emphasizes their importance in the upcoming November\u200c elections.<\/p>\n<p>Led by senior adviser Sandra Benitez, LIBRE Initiative Action, which is connected to Koch-funded Americans\u2064 for Prosperity Action, aims to\u200c support the Latino and \u200dHispanic\u200c community. \u200dIn a statement, Benitez expressed the significance \u200dof the Latino vote in\u2064 determining the\u200d outcome of \u2062key\u2063 races\u2063 across the nation. She emphasized\u200b the desire for principled leadership that drives\u2063 solutions to empower the \u2062community and \u200call Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Both Kim\u200b and Herrell will receive support\u200d from\u2062 LIBRE Initiative Action,\u2064 including resources for \u200bdigital ads, direct mail, telephone banking, \u2064and the\u200c mobilization of\u2064 conservative activists and grassroots volunteers. These efforts will focus\u2062 on engaging \u2062Latino voters \u2064in Kim and Herrell&#8217;s congressional districts,\u200c encouraging them to\u2063 cast \u2064their ballots.<\/p>\n<h3>Herrell&#8217;s Journey \u2062to Reclaim Her Seat<\/h3>\n<p>Yvette Herrell, the first Republican Native American woman elected to Congress,\u200b lost her seat in New Mexico&#8217;s 2nd Congressional District \u200din 2022 to Rep. Gabe Vasquez\u2064 (D-NM). Despite\u2064 this setback, Herrell is determined to retake her former \u200cposition in \u200dwhat\u2062 will\u2062 be her \u2063fourth congressional run. Her campaign aims\u2063 to regain the support of \u200bthe \u200dmajority\u200d Latino\u200d state, where she lost by\u200c a mere 1,350 votes.<\/p>\n<h3>Kim&#8217;s Fight \u2064to Maintain Her \u2062Seat<\/h3>\n<p>Young Kim, one of the nation&#8217;s first three Korean \u2064American woman\u200d lawmakers, is facing the\u2062 challenge of holding on to her\u200d seat in California&#8217;s 40th District. This district includes northern\u200c Orange County\u200c and\u200b a growing Latino community. With LIBRE \u200dInitiative Action&#8217;s endorsement \u2063and support, Kim \u200bhopes to\u2063 secure\u2063 her position and continue serving her constituents.<\/p>\n<p>The involvement of LIBRE Initiative Action and Americans for Prosperity Action in\u200c this\u2063 election cycle aligns with the intense battle for control \u2063of the\u2062 House. The Cook Political Report has identified 23 toss-up seats, including\u200b Herrell&#8217;s, although the current leaning is towards the Democratic party.<\/p>\n<p>Last\u200b year, LIBRE Initiative Action endorsed\u200d Rep.\u2064 Maria\u2063 Salazar (R-FL) \u200dand several \u2062House Republican candidates in Texas, further solidifying \u200btheir commitment to supporting \u2063Latino \u200crepresentation in Congress.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200c does the \u2063growing\u2063 Latino \u2062population in the United \u200cStates highlight the need for adequate representation in our government?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Shaping the future of our nation and stressed the importance of electing representatives who will advocate for their interests.<\/p>\n<p>According to recent statistics, the Latino population in the United States is growing at a rapid rate. Latinos\u2063 now make up the largest ethnic minority group, comprising\u2064 over 18% of the total population.\u200b With \u200csuch\u200b numbers, it is vital\u200b that this community&#8217;s\u2063 perspective be \u2062adequately represented in our government.<\/p>\n<p>The endorsement of Rep. Young \u200bKim and former congresswoman Yvette Herrell by LIBRE Initiative Action\u2063 demonstrates\u2063 the\u200d organization&#8217;s belief that these individuals have \u2063the best interests of the Latino community at heart. Both candidates have proven \u200ctrack \u2064records \u2062of\u2064 supporting \u2063policies that align with the values and needs of\u2063 the Latino\u2063 population, such as ensuring access to quality education, reducing economic disparities, and promoting immigration reform.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Young Kim has been a staunch advocate for economic empowerment \u2063and job\u200c creation, recognizing the importance of small businesses in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-sen-braun-bidens-budget-is-like-jimmy-carters-policies-will-cause-stagflation\/\" title=\"GOP Sen. Braun: Biden's Budget Is Like Jimmy Carter's Policies, Will Cause Stagflation\">driving economic growth<\/a> within the Latino community. She \u2063has consistently\u2063 fought for lower taxes and less\u2062 regulation, which are crucial for \u200dbusiness owners to thrive and create opportunities for others.<\/p>\n<p>Former congresswoman Yvette Herrell, on the other hand, has focused on\u200d issues such as border security and immigration reform. As a resident of a border state, she understands firsthand the challenges faced by Latino families and the\u2063 need for comprehensive and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-claims-mass-deportation-of-illegal-aliens-is-impossible-one-problem-its-been-done-before\/\" title=\"Biden Admin denies possibility of mass deportation, despite past occurrences\">fair immigration policies<\/a>. Herrell has been a vocal proponent of securing\u2063 the\u2062 border while\u200b finding \u200dcompassionate solutions for those seeking a better life in the\u200d United States.<\/p>\n<p>LIBRE Initiative Action believes\u2064 that\u200b by endorsing\u200b candidates who prioritize the concerns\u2062 of the Latino community, they can help shape policies \u200dthat\u200c will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-sen-eric-schmitts-son-prompted-his-entry-into-political-life\/\" title=\"Sen. Eric Schmitt's son inspired his foray into politics.\">promote equal opportunities<\/a> and positive change. This endorsement is\u200d not only an endorsement of specific candidates, but also a \u2062call to action for the Latino community to get\u2064 involved in the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-presidential-candidate-haley-addresses-voters-in-des-moines\/\" title=\"Haley speaks to Des Moines voters\">political\u2062 process<\/a> \u200cand make their voices\u2064 heard.<\/p>\n<p>The organization plans to\u2062 launch\u200b an extensive voter engagement campaign leading up to the \u20632024 general elections. Efforts will include grassroots events, \u200dcommunity forums, and\u2062 voter registration drives aimed at mobilizing and educating Latino voters. LIBRE Initiative Action \u200crecognizes that by increasing Latino voter turnout, they can help elect \u2063candidates who truly represent their interests and contribute\u200b to a more\u200c inclusive and equitable society.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, LIBRE Initiative Action&#8217;s endorsement of Rep. Young\u2062 Kim and\u2062 former congresswoman Yvette Herrell brings attention\u200d to the vital role\u200b of the Latino community\u200d in shaping our nation&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-debrief-with-david-mark-will-a-third-indictment-affect-trumps-campaign\/\" title=\"Will Trump's campaign be impacted by a third indictment?\">political\u2064 landscape<\/a>. By supporting candidates who have proven dedication to\u2063 serving the needs of this community, LIBRE \u2063Initiative Action aims to empower the Latino population and promote their interests. This endorsement serves as a reminder of the power of the Latino vote and\u200b the importance of active engagement in the democratic process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A leading pro-Latino political group, LIBRE Initiative Action, is endorsing Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and former GOP congresswoman Yvette Herrell for the 2024 general elections. 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