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As presidential candidates converge on LA, Latinos emerge as key voting bloc
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May 23, 2016
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As presidential candidates converge on LA, Latinos emerge as key voting bloc
Senator Bernie Sanders is in California this week and he's making a big push for the state's Latino voters ahead of the June 7 primary.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greets with supporters after speaking at a rally on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greets with supporters after speaking at a rally on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Senator Bernie Sanders is in California this week and he's making a big push for the state's Latino voters ahead of the June 7 primary.

Senator Bernie Sanders is in California this week and he's making a big push for the state's Latino voters ahead of the June 7 primary.

The campaign just opened a new office in East LA and the candidate is addressed supporters in Lincoln Park.

A Martinez talks to Bill Velazquez, national director of Latino Outreach for the Sanders campaign and Kevin Johnson, professor of Chicana/Chicano Studies at UC Davis.

To listen to both interviews, click on the players above.