At our Hot Seat conversation at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg on 1/24, state Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and state Reps. Veronica Gonzales, D-McAllen, and Aaron Peña, R-Edinburg, discussed cuts to public education, redistricting and other by-products of the 82nd Legislative Session.
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Comments (5)
Neil Moyer via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Pena wanted what GOP couldn't give, a Valley district packed with Latino GOP--LMAO!
Tom Berg via Texas Tribune on Facebook
PPP - Pinche Pendejo Pena
Roy C. Lopez via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Pena's ego is as big as his face. And that's pretty big. What a sellout. Don't let the door hit you in the a$$ as you leave.
Colin Strother via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He can rule out winning, though.
Tony Trevino
I was impressed with how Sen Hinojosa and Rep V Gonzales articulated their positions and how their policies would help people in the Rio Grande Valley and others across Texas. On the other hand, I have to say that Mr. Pena, when asked to defend his position as a Republican, he kept saying he did not agree with those positions. I think Mr. Pena represents himself. He fits the mold of a Perry Republican - a little wishy washy on the issues, when asked.