5 ways Harris, Walz push Latinos to Trump and could hand him the White House
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The Democratic Party’s misunderstanding of the Latino voter remains evident. For years, we have tried to convey that their extreme, progressive, hard-left policies do not resonate with our community. Despite this, they continue to push an agenda that drives Latinos further into the conservative camp.
Recent surveys reveal former President Trump capturing 40% of the Latino vote, while Kamala Harris struggles with just 55%. This represents a significant 10% drop from the support Joe Biden received in 2020. The Latino vote may determine the outcome of the 2024 election in battleground states like Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.
Here are five reasons why Democrats' complacent attitude toward Latino voters could cost them in November and possibly tip the election to Donald Trump.
1. The Democrats’ focus on abortion exemplifies their disconnect with our community
The party has made this election about abortion without addressing the issue in a way that resonates with Latinos. How many Latino women truly support late-term abortion? The reality is that the vast majority of Latinos find the idea of late-term abortion morally unacceptable. Under President Barack Obama, the stance was that abortion should be "legal, safe, and rare." This approach acknowledged the complexity of the issue. The Democratic Party has now shifted