A self-described “Mexican redneck” hired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) after a near-disastrous racially charged meltdown at a rally has proven to be key to the candidate’s subsequent success in wooing minority voters, according to a new report.
Sanders’ easy, momentum-increasing victory in Nevada over the weekend was partly fueled by the democratic socialist’s ability to attract nearly four in ten (37%) Latino caucus-goers. His success among Latinos in Nevada followed strong performances in the demographic in both Iowa and New Hampshire, where he won around 40% of the nonwhite vote. Nation-wide, Sanders leads the field with the Latino vote, drawing about 30% overall, besting all other Democratic candidates.
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