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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders foresaw a trend that could have Democrats sweating: Former President Donald Trump’s magnetism among minority voters is growing stronger. She pointed out that minority voters are seeking “a new home” in politics, and apparently, they’ve found a comfortable spot right under Trump’s wing.
Recent numbers reveal that Trump’s support among black and Latino voters has skyrocketed—up by 19 points with black voters and up by 8 points with Latino voters compared to four years ago. When asked if Joe Biden could wrestle these blocs back by November, Sanders remained unflappable. She asserted that neither African Americans nor Hispanics feel at home with Biden. She criticized the current administration for failing to pass policies that empower these communities like Trump did. According to Sanders, they’ve realized Trump offers a better deal.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders says minority voters are seeking ‘new home’ after abandonment from Biden
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This election gives voters a chance to compare their lives under both Trump and Biden, argued Sanders. From her perspective, the choice isn’t even remotely ambiguous. She predicted an uptick in Trump’s support, implying that when it boils down to results, Trump’s track record speaks volumes.
Trump’s campaign is clearly doubling down on efforts to woo minority voters. Let’s face it, Biden might’ve walked away with this demographic in 2020, but times are changing. Just this Saturday, Trump’s team unveiled a new drive to win over black voters, highlighted during Trump’s appearance at a predominantly black church in Detroit.
In another strategic move, Trump’s campaign opened a new office in Reading, Pennsylvania, devoted to courting Latino voters. Pennsylvania, with its critical Electoral College votes, is a must-win state that flipped from Trump in 2016 to Biden in 2020. Reclaiming it is undoubtedly high on Trump’s priority list.
Of course, the chatter didn’t stop at voter support. Sanders was grilled about the potentially volatility of the abortion debate, following Roe v. Wade’s overturn. However, she downplayed this as a losing strategy for Democrats who seem intent on making the entire election about a single issue. She dismissed it with the confidence of someone who seems to believe most voters have more pressing concerns.
Lastly, the rumor mill is churning around possible candidates for Trump’s VP in 2024, with names like Gov. Doug Burgum, Ben Carson, and Sen. J.D. Vance being floated. While some speculated Sanders could also be a contender, she shut down those whispers, emphasizing her commitment to serving as Arkansas’s governor for several more years. One thing’s for sure—the 2024 election season is already heating up faster than a summer BBQ.
