Staff Reports
New polling data has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party, as it shows that former President Donald Trump is set to make significant inroads with Hispanic-American voters in the 2024 presidential race. According to the Washington Examiner, this emerging trend could spell disaster for Vice President Kamala Harris, who depends heavily on this crucial voter demographic that Democrats once took for granted.
Historically, Trump has performed well with Hispanic voters, especially during the 2022 elections. But if the latest polling holds water, he could surpass those achievements and potentially secure record numbers. There’s a palpable shift occurring, particularly with Cuban Americans, who seem eager to trade allegiance to the Democratic Party for a return to the Trump era.
😁. Trump is trending 62% of the Hispanic LEGAL voters https://t.co/nEKR521vRR
— KATHY KLINGERMAN (@STLKLK24) October 29, 2024
A new survey indicates that an overwhelming 68% of likely Cuban American voters in Florida plan to support Trump in the upcoming election, a remarkable jump from just 35% in 2016 and 59% in 2020. Meanwhile, only about 23% say they would cast their votes for Harris. This unbelievable swing signals a substantial advantage for Trump, as he looks to peel away vital votes in southern Florida. It’s almost like a perfectly executed play in a football game—one minute it’s a close match, and the next Trump fumbles Democrats’ hopes right out of the end zone.
While Trump’s numbers are buoyantly rising in Southern Florida, the overall picture shows that Harris still maintains a lead among Hispanic voters nationwide. However, this calculation is fraught with peril for Democrats. For instance, while NBC News reports that Harris leads Trump among Hispanics 54% to 40%, it also reveals a tighter race among Latino men, where each candidate garners 47% support. Harris might be basking in the glow of her apparent lead, but the shifting sands indicate trouble, and leftist journalists have already started scrambling to justify this demographic move.
It’s important to remain cautiously optimistic about polling. Skepticism about data is warranted, and it’s true that the numbers may not translate perfectly come Election Day. But what cannot be overlooked is the unmistakable trend: Hispanic Americans are increasingly gravitating toward Trump and the Republican message. This trend, if it continues, is set to rock the Democrats’ foundational assumptions about their voter base, demonstrating that even the most solidified party loyalty can fray at the edges under the right circumstances. As the campaign heats up, it remains to be seen how much heat the Trump train can generate among Hispanic voters—and it looks like Donald’s taking it full speed ahead.
