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Vice President Kamala Harris is in the midst of a political crisis as recent polling reveals her support among Hispanic voters has taken a nosedive. A New York Times survey indicates that only 56% of likely Hispanic voters are backing her, a far cry from the 62% support President Biden enjoyed in the 2020 election. In this bizarre political circus, the Vice President is fighting to fend off former President Donald Trump, who has managed to attract 37% of the Hispanic vote, according to the same poll.
When independent candidates are thrown into the mix, Harris' support drops further to 54%. This drop is indicative of a broader trend where Hispanic voters, once a key demographic for the Democrats, are starting to look toward alternatives, including the staunchly un-PC Trump. The poll, which surveyed 902 Hispanic voters between September 29 and October 6, suggests that Harris' grasp on this demographic is slipping faster than a greased pig at a county fair.
NY Times Poll Shows Harris’ Support Among Key Voter Bloc In ‘Dangerously Low Territory’: by Harold Hutchison at CDN –
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The roots of Trump's appeal among Hispanic voters can be traced back to critical issues like immigration and the economy, which he tackled head-on prior to Biden's announcement that he wouldn't be seeking re-election. Harris managed to regain a smidge of support after stepping into the limelight with Biden sidelined, yet she still falls short of matching his 2020 numbers. The Democratic dream of Hispanic voters rallying around Harris is quickly turning into a Democratic nightmare.
But it's not just the Hispanic vote that Harris has to worry about. The poll also reveals that Trump is making inroads with black voters. With 15% support compared to just 9% in the last election, the former President is making everyone rethink assumptions regarding the solidity of the Democratic voter base. Among black voters considered "leaners," Harris is trailing Trump by three points. This situation is akin to watching a high-wire act where the safety net has been removed.
It's not just a statistical anomaly; Trump is outpacing his 2020 metrics in several other polls, garnering as much as 26% support from black voters, demonstrating that the electorate is hungry for change—real change, not just the same old political narratives. In stark contrast, a CNN poll claims Harris leads Trump by 55% among younger black voters, but that's a far cry from Biden's whopping 71% margin back in 2020. If this trend continues, what was once a Democratic stronghold may soon crumble, leaving Harris and her team scrambling to bring back the lost voters before the election bells chime.
With every passing day, the picture becomes more apparent. As Harris flounders among key demographics, it appears that her ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket may not be the triumphant narrative some had hoped for but rather a cautionary tale of overpromising and underdelivering.
