Nov 6, 2024
Presidential Race
Trump Wins: How About Those Apples... or Should We Say How About Those Tacos?
The 2024 election on Tuesday, November 4th has marked a significant shift, with the Hispanic and Latino vote playing a crucial role in ushering Donald Trump back into the presidency. Analysts anticipated that Trump's polarizing stance on immigration and his past controversies would alienate Latino voters, but the results tell a different story.
Per a report published by the Washington Times reporter Stephen Dinan on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, titled "Trump sees ‘historic realignment’ as GOP points to record Latino vote; gains across map" shares, Latino voters significantly boosted the GOP in the recent presidential election, with Donald Trump securing between 41% and 45% of the Hispanic vote, marking one of the party's best performances in this demographic. The report further shares that this shift contributed to Trump improving his numbers among Black voters, particularly in critical swing states. It helped him solidify his margins in Florida and Texas while flipping critical states in the Sunbelt and Rustbelt areas. Despite trailing in traditionally blue states like New York and New Jersey, Trump's support among younger White and Latino voters under 30 also saw a notable increase.
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Analysts view the Latino support as a potential catalyst for a political realignment, as any Republican candidate gaining over 40% of the Hispanic vote historically increases their chances of winning the presidency or other offices. This is why the Southern Evangelical's Sanctuary Movement and Christian Coalition that controls the Republican Party's 40-year mission is so crucial; Christian Coalition Republicans needed to block the power of the Black vote after the Civil Rights Acts enforced in the 60's. That, in turn, provided Ronald Reagan in 1981 strong support from American and newly arriving Latinos and their insourced political special interest groups starting in the 70s till today initially once the NAACP Legal Defense Director developed the Mexican Legal Defense Fund shortly after the assassination of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King in 1968. The NAACP has played a significant role in advancing Sanctuary Movement causes since that day till now. https://www.politico.com/story/2010/05/on-latinos-listen-to-the-gipper-036754 Mexican Legal Defense Fund History August 1968 https://www.maldef.org/history/
As a result of the Latino voters' Trump's performance surpassed previous elections, where Trump garnered 28% in 2016 and 32% in 2020 of the Latino vote. Meticulously progressing every four years with more robust support from Hispanic voters with much success. Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of the Job Creators Network, said, "Hispanic voters powered Republican wins across the map Tuesday."
One Reason Why Latino Voters Are Attracted To The Republican Ticket?
Vetted and unvetted Hispanics have prospered here in America with the help of political parties and non-profits. We can track, for example, how Latinos have prospered in building trade industries initiated in the 1980s when a shift coincided "with the rise of liberal arts education, and trade classes were no longer encouraged in the joint core learning in public school systems in America and in many cases defunded." That, in turn, manifested over the years of Americans witnessing an insourced population of both vetted and unvetted workers who were primarily Hispanics completely trained in building, carpentry, plus landscaping fields not being robustly offered to American students in high school. Despite the urban renewal trends plus gentrificaton progression where real-estate-developers primarily hire insource Hispanic workers from the 90s until now. Much like the influx of insourced Flilapino nurses plus Middle Eastern doctors into America that decreased the standard representation of American or Black citizen nurses and doctors during the 90s, until currently in many American hospitals, government jobs, and clinics. This may connect to a particular aspect of training resources or grants provided to The Sanctuary Movement by the American Government during the 80s along with support from Bloomberg's "New American Economy" funded by primarily the one %.
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Who are the 1%?
The term "1%" in America's economy typically refers to the wealthiest individuals or households who hold a disproportionate amount of the country's wealth and income. This group has garnered significant attention in discussions on income inequality and economic disparity. Here are some key points regarding the 1%:
Political Influence: Members of the 1% often have substantial political influence due to their financial contributions to campaigns and lobbying efforts as in the example of "The Christian Coalition." This can shape policies that favor their interests, further entrenching their economic position.
Economic Impact: The decisions made by the 1% can have broad implications for the economy, including investment trends, job creation, and market stability. Their wealth can drive certain sectors while neglecting others.
Social Perception: The 1% has become a symbol of both aspiration and criticism in American culture. While some view them as epitomes of success and the American Dream, others see them as a representation of systemic inequality plus overt racism.
Overall, the concept of the 1% highlights the ongoing debates about wealth distribution, economic fairness, and the role of wealth in shaping societal norms and policies in the United States. Which explains why Black citizens have not received their reparations. But witness other minorities leaping and running past them in wealth acquirement.
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Are You Beginning To Get The Picture?
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Connecting the Sanctuary Movement's mission from 1980 to Trump's potential victory in 2024
Highlights the transformative impact of personalized outreach on Latino voter participation. The effectiveness of grassroots campaigns and tailored engagement strategies within Latino communities has successfully bridged gaps and cultivated connections that traditional campaigning often overlooked or under-investigated. Involvement from local business leaders and community organizations played a crucial role in mobilizing Latino voters for many, many years.
Ultimately, the narrative shifted from initial concerns over Trump's past highly racist remarks to the emergence of a burgeoning alliance shaped by a complex interplay of cultural values, economic interests, and community engagement. As the saying goes, "How about those tacos?"—a reminder that food and culture often have the power to transcend political divides and even bring together former allies from the pre-Civil War era. Reunited, and it feels so good.
Celebrating George Washington, Border-Style: https://www.latinousa.org/2015/05/22/celebrating-george-washington-border-style/
Lastly,
In an article titled "Shocking Many, Trump Makes New Jersey a Close Race," published on November 5, 2024, in the Asbury Park Press, Joe Strupp highlights a surprising trend: traditionally blue states are shifting towards red, indicating a potential change in political dynamics. "A common perception is that New Jersey is a blue state, especially at the federal level, where it has consistently voted Democratic since the Clinton administration," remarked Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University. "However, if you delve deeper into the congressional districts, we discover some of the nation's wealthiest and most conservative areas are located in The Central Jersey region, of red districts, especially in Monmouth and Ocean counties."
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