I am more familiar with Bobby’s father (Roberto Pulido), another Tejano Superstar, as he is closer to my age. I am old.
While there are numerous sources about Bobby Pulido, I chose the news from Edinburg as he is a native of that South Texas city.
I expect that once he announces that I will donate to his campaign. We need more Tejanos that have lived in this state and country for generations. Many of us have relatives who were here before Mexico became Mexico when it won its independence.
I was rewatching Longmire and decided to look at the cast of characters. Lo and behold, the guy who played Ritchie Valens was Filipino. The wife of the owner of the High Chaprel was from Argentina; out of those Mexicans in the TV series, only one had Mexican roots. J Lo, a Puerto Rican, portrayed Selena as a Latino with Mexican roots. Finally, as my life gets closer to the end, I see my people getting the recognition they deserve in this country. Viva La Raza!
EDINBURG, Texas — According to Politico.com, Bobby Pulido, a Tejano music superstar and Edinburg native, is being heavily recruited by Democrats to challenge Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Texas’ 15th Congressional District. According to an article published on Tuesday in Politico, Pulido is expected to announce his candidacy after concluding his farewell music tour.
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Pulido, an award-winning singer-songwriter with a devoted fanbase across the Southwest, previously spoke about a political future. In a livestream last November, Pulido announced he will be leaving music following a 2025 farewell tour to run for office in 2026.
“To be quite honest, I’m enjoying the most success I’ve ever had. But like the saying goes: All good things must come to an end,” Pulido said. “Today, I’m announcing my farewell tour for next year (2025). It’s not a decision I have hastily made. I’ve given it a lot of thought. I think my life has reached a full circle.”
“Growing up, public service always intrigued me. I was a Texas Boy Stater in high school and studied political sciences because it was a passion of mine,” he stated. “In 2026, I will be running for office in an attempt to fulfill my lifelong dream: to serve my people.”