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Democratic Candidate Bobby Pulido Defends Ties to Sex Offender

4/2/2026

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Bobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate, faces scrutiny over his association with Frankie Caballero, a registered sex offender.
Pulido performed with Caballero from 2018 to 2021, while Caballero had a 2014 conviction for indecent contact with a minor.
Caballero has a lengthy criminal record, including recent domestic violence charges.
Pulido defended his past and criticized political attacks as misinterpretations of his artistic work ahead of the November 2026 election.

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Bobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate, faces scrutiny over his association with Frankie Caballero, a registered sex offender.
Pulido performed with Caballero from 2018 to 2021, while Caballero had a 2014 conviction for indecent contact with a minor.
Caballero has a lengthy criminal record, including recent domestic violence charges.
Pulido defended his past and criticized political attacks as misinterpretations of his artistic work ahead of the November 2026 election.