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Latino Vote and the 2020 US Elections
Analysis of the Latino vote in the US elections, focusing on economic factors and the strategies of both the Democratic and Republican parties.
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UnidosusPartido DemócrataPartido Republicano
Clarissa Martínez De CastroDonald TrumpKamala Harris
- What could the Democratic Party have done better?
- The Democratic Party has struggled for over a decade to connect effectively with voters on economic issues, despite having policies that benefit the working class. Republicans have successfully created a perception that they are better on the economy.
- How do you explain the fall of the Latino vote for the Democrats?
- UnidosUS attributes the decline in Latino support for Democrats primarily to economic issues. Voters, regardless of whether it is legitimate or not, tend to punish the party in power during economic hardship.
- The vote of Latinos was fundamental to the victory of Donald Trump. Was it a surprise for UnidosUS?
- The results of the election were a surprise to everyone, including the Trump campaign. UnidosUS recognizes that Trump increased his support among Latino voters, but not to the extent some reports suggest.
- However, some indicators do not show that the economy is going so badly... Was it the fault of misinformation?
- The perceived economic hardship among working-class Americans is a key factor, even if national economic indicators show otherwise. The disconnect between the national economy and the experience of many working-class people is significant.
- Among Latinos, the most drastic change has occurred among young people up to 29 years old. Can it be interpreted in any way?
- The shift among younger Latino voters requires further analysis. While Republicans gained some ground, Democrats still hold majority support among Latino voters; however, it is important for the Democrats to understand and address the erosion of support to prevent further losses.