Religious and Political Views
Escalante is a Catholic and attends church. He has been labeled by some contemporaries in the music community as a political and moral conservative.
Escalante is a contributor to the center-right socio-political website Ricochet. In June 2011, he opined about his heritage: "I favor a high wall and a wide gate. As a Mexican with many ties to the old country, I want what's best for Mexico, not what's best for Mexican-American politicians, or white politicians, or any politicians... Despite the problems with cartel violence and corruption at all levels of everything imaginable, it is still a place of joy."
He is currently a candidate for judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
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