Eloise Gomez Reyes, the underdog Democratic candidate for the 31st Congressional District in Colton, Calif., is taking reader questions.
Reyes, a 58-year-old labor lawyer who grew up in the town, is considered the more progressive alternative to the 34-year-old mayor of nearby Redlands, Calif., Pete Aguilar.
An early endorsement from Emily’s List helped Reyes, who is pro-choice, raise $302,000 in the last quarter of 2013. A daughter of Mexican immigrants whose first language was Spanish, Reyes has promised to push back on proposed Social Security cuts, reform immigration, and fight for low-wage workers, reported msnbc’s Irin Carmon.









