Former President Donald Trump has a higher approval rating among Hispanic male voters than Vice President Kamala Harris, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll released Friday.
Just 36% of Hispanic male voters said Harris would make a good president, while 42% said the same about Trump. According to Go to the voting station. Harris maintains a lead among Hispanic women voters, with 50% supporting the Democratic candidate compared to just 30% supporting Trump. (Related: ‘They’re being exploited by Democrats’: Trump caused seismic shifts among blue-collar voters)
Trump gains support from Hispanic voters spread The gender gap is significant this election cycle, and it could be a liability for the Harris campaign.
READING, PA – OCTOBER 9: Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Santander Arena on October 9, 2024 in Reading, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Polls show that Harris remains popular among Hispanic voters overall, with 43% saying she would be a good president and 40% disapproving. Trump trails Harris, with 36% of Hispanic voters saying she would make a good president and 53% saying the opposite.
Among Hispanic voters surveyed, the economy, health care, crime and immigration are the top priorities heading into November, according to the poll. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump leads Ms. Harris when it comes to handling both immigration and the economy. According to In a September NBC/Telemundo/CNBC poll. (Related: Trump has taken years to chip away at key Democratic voting blocs. Can Harris make up for lost time?)
Although Harris still has a lead, she is underperforming compared to her Democratic predecessor.
In 2020, President Joe Biden received 65% of the Hispanic vote, while President Trump received just 32%. According to Go to Roper Center. In 2016, former Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton joined Trump in winning 66% of the Hispanic vote. pull Only 28%.
Trump’s gains among Hispanic voters could pose a hurdle for Harris’ campaign in key battleground states, including: arizona and nevadaLatinos make up about one-third of each population. (Related article: Harris’ honeymoon ends in failure as President Trump leads in Sunbelt battleground)
the democrats won nevada Republicans have enjoyed a steady winning streak over the past four election cycles. arizona Since 1952, excluding former President Bill Clinton in 1996 and former President Biden in 2020. Although both states are participating, polls show Trump with a slight lead of 0.2 points. nevada and a 0.5 point lead arizonaaccording to the RealClearPolling average.
The AP/NORC poll surveyed 2,028 Hispanic voters nationwide from Sept. 12 to Sept. 16 and had a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
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