Staff Reports
The cracks in the Democratic Party’s foundation have been audible for quite some time, much like a classic sitcom laugh track that just never fades. If there was any doubt about the party’s trajectory, Joe Biden’s hasty exit from the race made one thing crystal clear: the Democrats’ support is dwindling among crucial voter demographics. Kamala Harris may have stepped into the ring to salvage what’s left, but with the way things are looking, even her powerful VP aura seems to be losing its shine.
Recent polling indicates that Trump is not sitting idly by while Democrats cling to what used to be their loyal voting blocks. A recent NAACP poll revealed that Trump is pulling in 13% of the black vote, which, at first glance, may not seem like much, especially when compared to Harris’s 63%. Yet, this is nothing short of catastrophic for the Democrats. In 2020, Biden snatched a whopping 78% of this demographic, and over the last two elections, the Democrats have been riding that high ride. If Trump continues to gain traction, it could spell disaster for a party that has historically taken the black vote for granted, assuming loyalty as given.
It’s not just black voters who seem to be re-evaluating their party allegiance. Recent polling from NBC News and Telemundo shines a spotlight on another potential disaster for Kamala: her dwindling support among Hispanic voters. Despite leading Trump 54% to 40%, the impressive-sounding percentages hide a more troubling narrative for the Democrats. Comparing the current numbers to the near-dominance they enjoyed just four years ago, Kamala’s current advantage has shrunk significantly—by nearly 20 points. It’s enough to make Democrats wonder if the Hispanic community is realizing they have better options than the leftist status quo.
These Demographic Shifts Must Have the Harris Campaign Panicking https://t.co/lrDtgifTX7
— David Ryan (@djryan7_ryan) September 30, 2024
Critics might argue Kamala has skills in areas like temperament and competency, but how far will that get her when rising living costs and a dim economy are at the forefront of voters’ minds? Hispanic voters are smart; they know that hard times don’t look away at who’s running the show. They gave Trump the edge on economic issues. So while Harris might polish her public persona, voters are likely pondering their own bills.
In the end, it may not be that Trump has an easy ride to victory. Yet, it’s evident that Kamala Harris is facing some monumental hurdles. With increasing cracks in her support across critical demographic groups, her campaign could quickly become a political comedy of errors. The growing discontent among formerly loyal voters serves as a clear signal that the Democrats’ strategy may be more in shambles than anyone in her camp is willing to admit.
