Democratic Presidential Candidates: Meet Texas' Fastest-Growing Demographic Groups

[TexasTowelie]

The days when Democratic presidential hopefuls would think of Texas solely as their ATM – a place to raise money – are over. These days, candidates are actually campaigning in the Lone Star State, vying for Texas’ 228 delegates. And, since candidates are meeting voters face-to-face, it would be good for them to learn as much as they can about us.

The Texas population is close to 40% Hispanic now, and more than 5% Asian. If willing, candidates could take this knowledge as a crash course in the state’s demographics.

It’s true that for several decades, campaigns have specialized in crafting their messages for black and white voters. But political consultant Matthew Dowd says candidates need to approach Texas with fresh eyes.

“The campaign you ran 10 years ago is no longer valid in what you need to do today,” Dowd says.

Read more: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/democratic-presidential-candidates-meet-texas-fastest-growing-demographic-groups/

[Progressive2020]

1. Turn Texas Purple

It is part of a new demographic and the new Democratic Party. Hopefully we will all do well in Texas!

[riversedge]

4. go for the gold and TURN TEXAS BLUE

[Cha]

2. Mahalo, TT

[relayerbob]

3. Sure would be great to turn Texas around!!

[MissMillie]

5. Great article

I especially appreciate that the superficial stuff should never bee more important than the substantial. Whether or not a candidate eats tacos has nothing to do with what where they stand on the issues.