Democrats Face Declining Support Among Hispanic Voters

Recent analysis indicates that Hispanic voters in the U.S. are increasingly distancing themselves from the Democratic Party, influenced by symbols and terms that evoke memories of political repression in their home countries, particularly among Cuban and Venezuelan immigrants. A significant decline in support is observed, with Vice President Kamala Harris now leading Trump by only 12 points among Hispanic voters, a stark drop from Biden's 23-point lead in 2020. Political strategist Evelyn Pérez-Verdia notes that nearly 150,000 Hispanics in Florida have shifted away from the Democratic Party since 2020, often opting for 'No Party Affiliation' or the Republican Party. In response, Harris's campaign plans to focus on mobilizing Latino voters during Hispanic Heritage Month with a $3 million investment in Spanish-language media. Analysts warn that Democrats underestimate the seriousness of this trend, believing that Hispanic support for Republicans is merely temporary. If these trends continue, the Democrats' long-held assumptions about demographic shifts favoring them may need reevaluation.