Trump Nearly Matches Kamala Harris for Latino Vote in 2024 Election Surprise
In a surprising shift, former President Donald Trump nearly tied Vice President Kamala Harris for the Latino vote in 2024, with 48% to her 51%. This comes as Trump's approval rating is in decline due to a perceived disconnect with voter expectations. Meanwhile, Latinos have expressed concerns about their current situation in America.
Trump's immigration stance, which centered around deporting criminal gangs and border closures, did not resonate with Latino voters as strongly as expected. Instead, the economy emerged as their top priority, with a majority of polls reflecting this sentiment. The Trump campaign's most effective ad targeted Vice President Harris' support for taxpayer-funded transgender surgeries for prison inmates and illegal immigrants.
The 2022 U.S. congressional elections saw Republican losses among Latinos, partly due to the influence of right-wing activist Nick Fuentes. In 2020, Joe Biden won Latinos by a significant margin of 61% to 36%. However, by 2023, a majority of Latinos felt it was a bad time to be Latino in America. Recent off-year elections have seen a swing back towards Democrats, potentially setting the stage for Democratic gains in Texas in the midterms.
Trump's near-tie with Harris for the Latino vote in 2024 signals a shift in Latino political preferences. Despite his immigration rhetoric, the economy remained the overriding priority for Latino voters. As Democrats gain ground among Latinos, the party could see significant gains in the midterms, including potentially winning seats in Texas.
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