Staff Reports
It appears that the latest election results are delivering a clear message from American Catholics: They want nothing to do with Kamala Harris. The Democratic vice president apparently thought that her campaign would benefit from skipping traditional Catholic gatherings and pushing her extreme views on abortion. However, exit polls reveal Donald Trump not only won the Catholic vote but did so by an astonishing margin, leaving Harris wondering how she missed the mark so badly.
Throughout her campaign, Harris demonstrated a remarkable talent for antagonizing Catholics. Instead of respecting religious freedoms, she opted to mock them, scoring points for her disregard for differing views. While Trump was busy building bridges with the Catholic community, Harris was busy burning them down. It’s hard to blame Catholic voters for choosing the former president, who actively sought their support and highlighted Catholic customs, over Harris, who couldn’t be bothered to show up to the Al Smith Dinner — a major event that has been a staple for presidential candidates for decades.
According to Exit Polls, Donald Trump won the Catholic Vote 56-41%
+15 pt margin for Trump pic.twitter.com/zNeepeRjSN
— Khersty (@Kherstyy) November 6, 2024
Data from recent exit polls suggests that Trump triumphed in the national Catholic vote, securing 56 percent of the total against Harris’s 41 percent. The numbers were even more glaring in 10 critical swing states, where Trump garnered a 15-point advantage among Catholic voters. It’s almost as if ignoring a large demographic and treating their concerns with disdain isn’t a viable campaign strategy. Who knew?
While Harris was busy making headlines for her lack of charm and respect toward Catholics, Trump made a concerted effort to embrace and celebrate their beliefs. From playing the classic hymn “Ave Maria” at his rallies to his selection of J.D. Vance, a fellow Catholic, as his running mate, Trump demonstrated a clear commitment to engaging with the Catholic community. Meanwhile, Harris only managed to double down on her hostility towards religious groups that seek to protect their values in policy. Funny how that backfires, isn’t it?
Harris’s insistence on lacking any religious exemptions for abortion, along with her administration’s questionable actions against pro-life advocates, likely cemented her reputation as the candidate who turned her back on faithful voters. The results of this election serve as a strong reminder that attempts to undermine individuals’ faith rarely end in one’s favor. Not only did Trump secure the Catholic vote, but he also sent a firm message that Harris was simply not the right fit for the role of president. An election day rebuke, if there ever was one, for those who thought Democrats could continue to dismiss the religious beliefs of millions in America.
