Latino Victory Project Launch Event  ... >
May 5, 2014 - Actress Eva Longoria was the star attraction at the media launch event of The Latino Victory Project at the National Press Club.  The Latino Victory Project describes itself as "a non-partisan effort to build political power within the Latino community to ensure the voices of Latinos are reflected at every level of government and in the policies that drive our nation forward."  Looking at the co-founders, however, the group appears to have strong Democratic leanings.  Longoria was a co-chair of Obama's 2012 campaign and Henry R. Muñoz III was the principal figure in Futuro Fund, which raised money from Latinos to support Obama's re-election, and he is currently DNC finance chair.  The group also has a PAC, and the four candidates highlighted at this event were all Democrats.
Co-founder Henry R. Muñoz III spoke of "development of a leadership pipeline" including a pipeline of donors.
President Cristóbal J. Alex.
Co-founders Henry R. Muñoz III and Eva Longoria along with Congressman Joaquín Castro (D-TX).

Four of the candidates endorsed by the Latino Victory PAC appeared at the event.
State Assemblywoman Lucy Flores is the leading Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor of Nevada.
Amanda Renteria (D), who served as chief of staff to Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2008, faces U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R) and John Hernandez (D), CEO of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in California's June 3 top-two primary.
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras (D) is one of several candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor of Rhode Island in the Sept. 9 primary.
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor of Texas.

Vision Statement
"The Latino Victory Project will engage Latino voters and Latino donors—in addition to developing Latino leaders—in order to elevate and advance Latino values. By closing the civic and leadership gap, we can help change the face of this country’s politics and position our nation for positive long-term policy change. For example, when it comes to the environment, no other demographic group scores as high as Latinos, especially on clean air and water. But with such little Latino representation in government and thus in policy development, this voice for a clean environment is silenced. The same is true for other American values, such as access to healthcare, an ample education, an inclusive and vibrant economy, and a strong and effective government."
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