(Arlington, VA) – The Washington Post covered The LIBRE Initiative Action’s (LIBRE Action) grassroots operation mobilizing Latino voters in Virginia’s 7th congressional district in support of candidate Yesli Vega. The article highlights LIBRE Actions principle-based approach to endorsing candidates. Read the article here:
Excerpts from the article “Hispanic voters could be ‘key’ in competitive Vega-Spanberger race” my Meagan Flynn:
“Libre Action… an organization advocating Hispanic prosperity and a conservative policy approach — endorsed Vega…
‘This is another example of the Hispanic community flexing its muscle in elections,’ said Michael Monrroy, an adviser to Libre Action, over empanadas at Arepas Capitol in Dale City before a day of door-knocking. ‘It’s great to see more diversity, but is that the only goal? Absolutely not. Anyone who advances some of our policy ideals, they don’t have to be Hispanic — but she is, and a personal story is very powerful with a voter when they can relate.’
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On a recent Saturday, both Libre in Action and CASA in Action were out in force advocating for their candidates…”
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