State of Gold Latino Voters ABANDON Democrats — But Republicans Aren't Winning Either
Guest:
Mike Madrid, GOP Political Consult
Guest Bio:
Mike Madrid is a veteran political strategist, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and one of the most insightful voices on Latino voter behavior in America. A lifelong Republican and fierce critic of Trumpism, Mike has spent over three decades analyzing demographic shifts and advocating for policy-driven, people-first governance in California. He’s also the author of The Latino Century and a frequent media commentator on U.S. politics.
Show Summary
Why are Latino voters leaving both political parties behind — and what does it mean for California’s future? Mike Madrid joins Jon for a hard-hitting conversation on the evolving Latino electorate, the failures of both Democrats and Republicans, and how California’s manmade policy disasters are hurting the very people the Democratic political elite claim to support.
Mike doesn’t hold back as he critiques Republican messaging, Democratic hypocrisy on issues like CEQA, and the urgent need for bold leadership. From housing and healthcare to immigration and affordability, this episode offers a no-BS look at what’s broken in California — and how it can be fixed.
Chapters
00:00 – Latinos & California Politics
02:03 – Misconceptions About the Latino Vote
03:38 – Immigration Views Within the Latino Community
06:06 – The GOP in California: 30 Years Later
07:19 – Republican Policy Ideas vs. Party Perception
10:14 – Do Republicans Have Solutions?
12:11 – The Health Care Policy Gap
12:47 – Are Democrats Serious About Affordability?
14:40 – CEQA Reform for the Rich?
16:09 – The Irony of Democratic Policies
18:14 – What Mike Told the Senate Dems
18:37 – King for a Day: Fixing Housing
18:52 – Why Mike Is Hopeful
19:23 – Wildest Political Moment?
19:48 – Final Thoughts: California Is Broken But Fixable
Connect with Mike Madrid
- X: https://x.com/madrid_mike
- LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-madrid-5b787356
- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@madrid_mike1
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