Discussion on the 2020 census and hispanic voters. From the National Association of latino elected and appointed officials annual conference in miami, this saabout 50 minutes. So this afternoon wed like to spend a few minutes reflecting, first, on what we heard this morning and some of the issues that were addressed by the candidates as we delve into what were calling next year as the perfect storm. Right . So the 2020 census, youve all heard its coming, but theres also an election in 2020, and its all happening at the same time. And for better or for worse, the role of latinos in the 2020 census, the role of latinos in primaries and the november election, will be a key narrative of next year. And so what is thatimplications . How can we begin now to make sure that narrative tells the complete story of the impact latinos will have on american politics . So to help me have this conversation, please welcome to the stage as i introduce them. Let me start first with another past naleo pres
Government. The Supreme Court is expected to announce a decision this week on whether a Citizenship Question can be added to the 2020 census. The National Association of latino elected and appointed officials hosted a discussion on this topic at its annual conference in miami. This session addressed what kind of an impact the latino electorate could have on the president ial election and what steps the Latino Community and its leadership are taking to selfmobilize for next years census. So afternoon, wed like to spend a few minutes reflecting first on what we heard this morning and some of the issues that were addressed by the candidates as we delve into what were calling next year as the perfect storm. Right . So the 2020 census, you all heard its coming, but there is also an election in 2020. Arturo its all happening at the same time. And for better or for worse, the role of latinos in the 2020 census, the role of latinos in primaries and the november election will be a key narrative
Arturo its all happening at the same time. And for better or for worse, the role of latinos in the 2020 census, the role of latinos in primaries and the november election will be a key narrative of next year. And so what is that going to look like . What are its implications . How do we begin now so that narrative tells the complete story of the impact latinos will have on american politics . So to help me have this conversation, please welcome to the stage, as i introduce them, let me start, first, with another past naleo president , the current secretary of state of the great state of l. A. Ornia i am from the honorable alex padilla. If you could come on stage. Secretary padilla was elected in 2014 and became the first latino to hold the office of secretary of state. He previously served on the city council for the city of los angeles. Come on up, sir. Take a seat. And in the california state senate. [applause] arturo and he did us a great honor and favor by serving as cochair of the
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Hearts to you. Lord, please shower your mercy on our nation, as we seek to deal with the las vegas mass shooting. Please show mercy to the victims and their families. Lord, in spite of this horrific act, give us faith to believe that evil will not ultimately prevail in our world. May this tragedy motivate us to plant and water seeds of peace, as we cultivate a greater respect for the laws of seed time and harvest. Cut in pieces the cords of wickedness that seek to bind us. Today, guide our senators and use them as ambassadors of reconciliation in our nation and world. Eternal god, though we walk in the midst of trouble, stretch forth your hands and revive us with your might. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell