A new kind of Hispanic leader - Ruben Kihuen in Nevada

Posted on: September 7th, 2006
Filed Under: [ Hispanic News ] [ Tomás' Picks ] [ People ] [ Politics ]
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“He’s bilingual, bicultural, from Mexico. Nevada’s only becoming more Latino; so the ability to bring his experience and background will bring a more definitive voice on issues affecting his district,” Ramirez says

“Ruben Kihuen, who is poised to become Nevada’s first elected Hispanic immigrant lawmaker in modern history, excused himself for being a little scattered.

Twelve hours earlier, a guy sporting gang colors and baggy jeans had pressed a gun to his head. The teenager made Kihuen empty his pockets - one dollar and a credit card - and lie face down on the pavement in front of his house. Then the gunman split, accompanied by another bandanna-wearing thug.”

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