Mexican-Born Republican Rejected for Admission to All-Democrat Hispanic Caucus

Mexican-Born Republican Rejected for Admission to All-Democrat Hispanic Caucus
Republican Mayra Flores, a legal immigrant from Mexico, is focusing on the twin issues of improving the economy and border security in hopes of flipping Texas Congressional District 34 red. Courtesy of Mayra Flores
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The all-Democrat Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) on Oct. 26 rejected Mexican-born Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas) from admission because she’s a Republican.

Flores is the first ever Mexican-born congresswoman, but CHC guidelines prevent Republicans from joining due to past policy disagreements.