Staff Reports
The Vice President’s popularity among Hispanic voters is plummeting quicker than a CNN ratings drop. A new poll reveals that Kamala Harris is losing ground in crucial battleground states like Arizona and Nevada, raising alarms for Democrats as they approach the 2024 election. The numbers highlight a dramatic reversal compared to the 2020 election, where Joe Biden capitalized on this demographic for his victory.
In Arizona, Harris maintains an 18-point lead over former President Trump, but that’s a far cry from Biden’s 24-point cushion just four years ago. This six-point drop may be dismissed as inconsequential by some, but anyone who knows the stakes in this crucial swing state recognizes the potential for doom. Those Latino voters were essential for Biden’s win in 2020, and now they seem to be reconsidering their options—perhaps thinking about switching to a more reliable choice.
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As for Nevada, it’s even worse for the Democrats. Biden won the Hispanic vote there by a staggering 26 points in 2020. But Harris has fallen from grace and now leads by a mere one point—a jaw-dropping 25-point decline. For a state that Biden won by just two points, losing strong Latino support could be a disaster. With Hispanic voters making up about 20% of Nevada’s electorate, this downturn is bad news for the Democratic strategy.
These two states have proven themselves as essential battlegrounds could very well determine the fate of the 2024 presidential race. The trends reflect a shifting landscape where both Arizona and Nevada were won by razor-thin margins in the past. This time, with Trump sharpening his focus on rallying these critical voters, the Democrats may need to rethink their playbook entirely.
Polling across the swing states shows Trump leading in six out of seven states surveyed—a concerning sign for Harris and her allies. In Arizona, she finds herself trailing by 3.5 points in a state Biden barely eked out last time around. Combine that with the trends in Nevada and it becomes clear: the Democratic Party’s hopes of securing these important states are hanging by a thread, especially among voters they once took for granted. With the so-called “sleeping giant” of Latino voters waking up to new realities, the Democrats have a lot to worry about as the election approaches.
