said of Cardona's appointment. “ I am also thrilled that CNN has taken notice of Maria's talents both as a tough and enlightened Democratic Strategist on all issues political but also as an important voice that speaks to the growing and powerful Latino electorate."
Founding PoderPAC Board members Ingrid Duran and Catherine Pino added, "PoderPac is thrilled and incredibly proud that one of our board members is being recognized for her important contributions in helping to inform the American electorate about what is at stake in national elections. CNN has certainly gained an important voice for their political coverage in both English and Spanish, and young Latinas everywhere are now assured a another valuable role model as they navigate the coverage of the convoluted world of national politics and what it means to their everyday lives. Felicidades Maria!"
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Ty Inc. became one of the world's largest manufacturers of stuffed animals thanks to the Beanie Babies craze in the 1990s.
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“ASSET,” he proclaimed to ...
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