Vice President Kamala Harris is grappling with “dangerously low” support among Hispanic voters, according to a New York Times poll released on Sunday. The poll revealed that 56% of likely Hispanic voters back Harris, compared to 37% who favor former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup.
This level of support is six points lower than the 62% President Joe Biden received from Hispanic voters in the 2020 election.
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Harris’ support drops slightly further to 54% when third-party candidates like Cornel West (Independent), Dr. Jill Stein (Green Party), and Chase Oliver (Libertarian) are included. The poll, conducted from September 29 to October 6, surveyed 902 Hispanic voters.
Trump has gained traction with Hispanic voters due to issues like immigration and the economy, particularly before Biden announced his decision not to run for reelection in July. While Harris is regaining some support from Hispanic voters since replacing Biden on the Democratic ticket, she has not yet reached the same level of backing that Biden enjoyed in 2020.
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The poll also highlights Trump’s increasing appeal among Black voters. He now garners 15% of support, up from 9% in 2020, which poses further challenges for Harris as she campaigns for the presidency.
Polls conducted by CBS and Fox News in August showed Trump receiving 17% and 26% of Black voter support, respectively, indicating a significant rise from previous election cycles.
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