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Hispanic Voters Form Tequila Party

AIR DATE: September 10, 2012
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Earlier this year a group of Hispanics, feeling disenchanted with both political parties as well as the rise of the Tea Party and the 99 Percenters, decided to form their own party - The Tequila Party. We talk to some of the original members about the upcoming election and the diverse voices of the Hispanic vote.

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Dee Dee Garcia-Blase, former President, Somos Republicans - soon to launch SomosIndependents.com

Jim Gonzalez, former Nevada leader for Somos Republicans 
 

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