Mike Madrid

Republican strategist and author of “The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy”

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Republican political consultant with GrassrootsLab, with an expertise in Latino politics

Mike Madrid on KCRW

A new poll shows Harris surprisingly winning Iowa, another shows swing states leaning toward Trump but within the margin of error. KCRW talks about the state of the presidential race.

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A new poll shows Harris surprisingly winning Iowa, another shows swing states leaning toward Trump but within the margin of error. KCRW talks about the state of the presidential race.

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The general election is less than 100 days away. State and county officials are trying to get residents ready to vote — with not just a new system but during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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