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'I've got nothing but acceptance from the party,' says Latino Trump delegate
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Jul 22, 2016
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'I've got nothing but acceptance from the party,' says Latino Trump delegate
Two Latino Republicans: two very different views on the state of the party. Take Two spoke to both.
CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 19: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is seen speaking on a screen from New York City, on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received the number of votes needed to secure the party's nomination. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 19: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is seen speaking on a screen from New York City, on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received the number of votes needed to secure the party's nomination. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Two Latino Republicans: two very different views on the state of the party. Take Two spoke to both.

Four years ago, the GOP convention was in Tampa, and Latinos occupied prime time slots on the speaker's stage.

Viewers then were introduced to New Mexico, Governor Susana Martinez, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval spoke along with Puerto Rico's governor Luis Fortuno.

Senator Ted Cruz also got to say some words, albeit under different circumstances than his speech Wednesday night.

Marco Rubio got to introduce Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romey on the last night of the convention.

This time around, however, Latinos weren't as visible. So where does this leave Latinos in the Republican party?

Take Two put that question to two guests:

  • Gonzalo J. Ferrer, chairperson for the Republican National Hispanic Assembly
  • Felix Viega, Southern California real estate developer and delegate for Donald Trump