At the same time, it's people that are employed - many folks - but they're still not earning enough to get into the middle class.

I cannot imagine a scenario where Donald Trump does better than Mitt Romney with the Hispanic vote.

In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don't always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next the fruits of their labor.

As my family story shows, Latinos have been a blessing for USA for many generations. The future of America depends in part on the success of the Latino community, and this opportunity is just one more signifier of that.

I understand Spanish better than I speak it.

My hope is Donald Trump will take a longer view and a more unified approach.

My hope is Donald Trump will focus on building bridges instead of walls.