Bobby Pulido, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Texas, made remarks in a 2010 interview about not shopping for groceries since his music career began. In the interview, he stated, 'I don't have the time; I've never gone to the supermarket to shop... well, very rarely.' As he campaigns in a district focusing on affordability issues, his past comments contrast with the current messaging from Democrats, who aim to address inflation and high gas prices ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Pulido, known for his Tejano music, has framed his campaign around economic concerns affecting his constituents, emphasizing that inflation impacts lower-income residents more severely. He stated, 'Here in the Rio Grande Valley, when inflation hits, oh gosh. We don’t make a lot of money to begin with. So, inflation really hurts us harder.'
He is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz, who won her last election with 57.1% of the vote. Pulido aims to attract bipartisan support in a competitive race, with the election scheduled for November 3.