Democratic Congressman Vicente Gonzales - along with fellow South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar - has become known for breaking ranks with his party and supporting the initiatives of Trump's GOP. Is the notion that "the Valley is different" - that intrinsic social conservatism in South Texas justifies these two Democrats' frequent undermining of their party's goals - one based in fact, or is it just an excuse? Dr. Etienne Rosas, who is challenging Congressman Gonzalez in South Texas' 34th congressional district, has strong opinions about that particular question.

Learn more about Dr. Etienne Rosas and his campaign at ⁠https://www.rosasforcongress.com/⁠.

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