State Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz (D-29) has a response for Tony Hinchcliffe, Donald Trump’s warmup act at Madison Square Garden, who last night referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.”
Tweeted Ruiz: “Clearly you never consulted Webster’s Dictionary for the definition of trash. In case you can’t read look in a mirror. Despierta Latinas… It will only get worse. Vote Kamala Harris because nuestras vidas depend on it.”
A veteran lawmaker, Ruiz first won her senate seat in 2007 and steadily worked her way up through the ranks, building a reputation as a no-nonsense children’s advocate as chair of the Senate Education Committee prior to become majority leader.
Ruiz routinely educates on the disparities in public education in New Jersey.
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Latinas across the country are being urged to vote for Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris in response to President Trump’s recent rally in New Jersey. In a statement released by political strategist and activist Analilia Mejia Ruiz, Latinas are being called upon to make their voices heard in the upcoming election.
Ruiz, who is the former executive director of the New Jersey Working Families Alliance, emphasized the importance of Latinas participating in the democratic process and voting for candidates who will represent their interests. She pointed to Harris as a strong advocate for women’s rights, immigrant rights, and social justice issues that are important to the Latina community.
The call to action comes after President Trump held a rally in New Jersey, where he made controversial remarks about Latinx immigrants and their impact on the country. Ruiz condemned Trump’s divisive rhetoric and urged Latinas to reject his message by casting their votes for Harris and the Democratic ticket.
Latinas have historically been underrepresented in the political process, but Ruiz is hoping to change that by mobilizing this key demographic to get out and vote. She stressed that Latinas have the power to make a difference in this election and shape the future of the country.
In response to Ruiz’s call to action, Latinas across the country are organizing voter registration drives, phone banking efforts, and social media campaigns to encourage their peers to participate in the election. They are also sharing their personal stories and experiences to highlight the importance of voting and the impact it can have on their communities.
As the election draws near, Ruiz and other activists are continuing to push for greater Latina representation in politics and urging Latinas to use their voices and votes to create positive change. By supporting candidates like Kamala Harris who champion diversity and inclusion, Latinas have the opportunity to shape a more equitable and just society for themselves and future generations.
