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Latino Texas Dem congressional candidate calls out AOC for her use of term 'Latinx'
- Pulido, a Texas Democrat and Latino musician, challenged AOC on the use of 'Latinx' during CNN This Morning.
- Pulido said people in his district don’t speak that way, stressing regional differences in language.
- Pulido framed his district as largely oil and gas-focused, influencing his views on language and policy.
- The term 'Latinx' has gained mainstream attention but remains controversial within Latino communities.
- Pew Research Center data cited in the report show low recognition and usage of 'Latinx' among Latinos.
- Pulido acknowledged the term may not offend him but chose not to use it publicly.
- CNN discussed how progressive language has been a political issue in Latino communities ahead of elections.
- Fox News summarizes Pew findings indicating low self-identification with the term among Latinos.
- The report notes a broader debate within the Latino community about language and policy.
- Pulido declined to tell Ocasio-Cortez how to represent her district while noting district differences.
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