For the first time, Spanish-speaking voters can tune in to Telemundo for Democratic primary debates
For the first time, Spanish-speaking voters can tune in to Telemundo for Democratic primary debates
Telemundo’s flagship news broadcast, “Noticias Telemundo,” will co-moderate the second evening of the Democratic debates on Thursday. These debates mark the first time a Spanish-language outlet has co-hosted a Democratic primary debate. The move says a lot about how critical the demographic has become to prospective candidates. The presence of Telemundo’s audience means the debates are also a platform for the candidates to directly address issues that are important to Latino voters, like pay and the economy.
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