Bobby Pulido

Bobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate and musician, performed with registered sex offender Frankie Caballero at a Texas middle school benefit concert in 2018. Pulido claims he was unaware of Caballero's status at the time, and his campaign calls the scrutiny a politically motivated 'nothing story.'

Democrats are eyeing 'hidden' Latino battlegrounds in 2026, particularly in Texas, California, New York, Colorado, and Nevada, where recent Latino voting trends could make GOP-drawn districts competitive. The biggest test is in Texas, where Republicans drew new maps assuming continued Latino gains. New modeling from Democratic group Oath finds several GOP-drawn 'safe' districts could become competitive.

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, a former Latin music star, faces criticism for accusing the Trump administration and Republicans of promoting a 'white replacement' theory through immigration enforcement, while also suggesting white nationalists are joining Border Patrol to 'hunt down' people. His opponent, Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz, defends Border Patrol agents and criticizes Pulido's rhetoric, highlighting their shared community ties.

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, a former Latin music star in South Texas, faces criticism for alleging that immigration enforcement is motivated by 'white replacement' theory and accusing some agents of being 'white nationalists.' His opponent, Rep. Monica De La Cruz, defends Border Patrol agents, noting their significant Hispanic representation in her district.

James Carville and co-host Al Hunt caution Democrats against embracing far-left rhetoric like 'abolish ICE,' comparing it to 'Defund the Police,' and criticize divisive policies that alienate voters. They praise Texas candidate Bobby Pulido for advocating ICE reform over abolition and highlight Barney Frank's warnings against progressive overreach.

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido faces criticism for joking about bandmate Frankie Caballero, a registered sex offender convicted of indecent contact with a child. GOP opponent Monica De La Cruz accuses him of knowingly associating with the predator, while Pulido denies prior knowledge of Caballero's conviction.

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido faces criticism from GOP opponent Monica De La Cruz over a 2018 joke about bandmate Frankie Caballero, a registered sex offender convicted of indecent contact with a child. De La Cruz accuses Pulido of knowingly associating with the predator for decades, while Pulido's campaign denies knowledge of Caballero's conviction.