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How Trump won over Hispanic Catholics: appealing to faith, family and community

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67% Informative

Donald J. Trump’s victory left many Latinos in Los Angeles feeling anxious and uncertain about the future.

Ruben Navarrette : For many undocumented Catholics who seek solace and community in their faith, the strong support for Mr. Trump among many Catholics and Hispanics felt like a betrayal.

He says the rightward shift in Hispanic politics challenges the notion of this demographic as a monolithic Democratic constituency.

Ruben Navarrette : The fear and anxiety many in Los Angeles feel are a stark reminder of the human cost of political decisions.

He says both Republicans and Democrats must understand that the support of the Hispanic electorate must be won with thoughtful appeals to Hispanic voters’ values and concerns, not with unfulfilled promises.

In the wake of Mr. Trump ’s victory, many immigrant families became not just about politics but about a loss of trust.

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76

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78

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47

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semi-formal

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English

Language complexity

70

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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