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Rudy Salas: “I am going to go and fight to make sure that we lower the…”

Featuring: Rudy Salas, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House California, District 22

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Salas announces candidacy

Published | Video Starts at 01:16

Salah says his Latino heritage gives him a better understanding of the 22nd district. He says Latinos have their own specific issues. We know that a lot of Latino families here suffer from things like diabetes, right? I am going to go and fight to make sure that we lower the cost of medicine for [Latino families suffering from diabetes] and for seniors. Salas Release cites the 22nd Congressional District as being just over 61% Latino population, saying it is personal interests that may have led residents to vote red in past elections. (01:16–01:23)

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Asserts intention to lower the cost of medicine for Latino families and seniors.

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