{"id":2344475,"date":"2024-09-22T13:16:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T17:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-hispanic-voters-targeted-as-key-demographic-in-presidential-race-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-22T13:16:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T17:16:29","slug":"arizona-hispanic-voters-targeted-as-key-demographic-in-presidential-race-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-hispanic-voters-targeted-as-key-demographic-in-presidential-race-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Hispanic voters targeted as key demographic in presidential race &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farizona-hispanic-voters-targeted-as-key-demographic-in-presidential-race-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2344475&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a recent rally organized by the Arizona Republican Party\u200d and Latino Americans for Trump aimed at mobilizing Hispanic voters for\u2063 the upcoming presidential election.\u2062 Former President Donald Trump was the focal point of this rally, attended by figures like\u200b Rep. Steve Montenegro. The Trump campaign emphasizes dissatisfaction with current Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s policies, citing issues such as inflation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-selects-pamela-smith-as-police-chief-as-crime-in-district-soars\/\" title=\"Pamela Smith chosen as DC police chief amidst rising crime.\">rising\u200d crime rates<\/a>, and border security as detrimental to Hispanic communities in Arizona. Local business owners expressed their struggles under the Biden-Harris administration, underscoring the rally&#8217;s focus on \u200ceconomic concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Key topics of discussion among \u200dthe Hispanic community \u200bincluded poverty, inflation, and immigration security, with GOP representatives stressing that \u200dHispanic\u200d voters could significantly influence the election\u200d outcome. While\u2064 Republicans believe they have gained traction with this demographic, recent \u200bpolling suggests \u200ca tight race, with Vice\u200b President \u200cHarris having\u200c a slight lead over Trump, despite considerable disapproval of \u2064President Biden\u200b among Hispanic voters. The article indicates that Hispanic voters \u200bare\u2062 seen as a critical demographic for the electoral landscape in\u2064 2024.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Arizona Hispanic voters targeted as key demographic in presidential race<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1765112\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; The Arizona Republican Party and Latino Americans for Trump hosted an event Friday afternoon rallying Hispanic voters behind former President Donald Trump. Also in attendance was Rep. Steve Montenegro.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Kamala Harris&rsquo; failed policies have crushed Hispanic communities across Arizona,&rdquo; reads a statement from Jaime Florez, the Trump Campaign Hispanic communications director. &ldquo;From historic inflation that&rsquo;s made everyday life more expensive, to rising crime rates that threaten our neighborhoods, and a border crisis spiraling out of control, Hispanic Americans are feeling the brunt of her failed leadership. Under President Trump, we will return to policies that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-visits-latin-america-to-tackle-migration-corruption\/\" title=\"Harris Visits Latin America to Tackle Migration, Corruption\">promote economic opportunity<\/a>, safety, and prosperity for Hispanic families and all Americans.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Local business owners and Hispanic community members echoed this sentiment on Friday, saying that in the past four years their businesses have suffered due to the Biden-Harris administration.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This country is run by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuomo-to-partially-reopen-indoor-dining-in-nyc-for-valentines-day-if-positivity-rates-hold\/\" title=\"Cuomo To Partially Reopen Indoor Dining In NYC For Valentine\u2019s Day, \u2018If Positivity Rates Hold\u2019\">small business owners<\/a> like me,&rdquo; said Business Owner Terry Mendoza. &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t wait until this election is over, so I can go back to being an American.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Montenegro also noted that Hispanic poverty levels are below <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-dakota-lowers-unemployment-to-pre-pandemic-levels-after-state-rejected-lockdowns\/\" title=\"South Dakota Lowers Unemployment to Pre-Pandemic Levels After State Rejected Lockdowns\">pre-pandemic levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Inflation is killing us,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We need President Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The issues discussed as most important to the Hispanic community included poverty levels, inflation and securing the border. It was also noted that Hispanic voters are one of the key demographics when it comes to tipping the dial in an election.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is the voting bloc that will determine the fate of the presidential election,&rdquo; said AGOP Chairwoman Gina Swodoba.<\/p>\n<p>While Republicans claim that they have secured that voting bloc, a poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights indicates that Harris has a narrow lead over Trump among Hispanic voters. However, almost 40% of Hispanic voters polled did say that they &ldquo;strongly disapprove&rdquo; of President Joe Biden&rsquo;s presidency.<\/p>\n<p>When polled on the issues mentioned as important to Hispanic voters, 41% said that they believe Trump is better equipped to handle immigration to Harris&rsquo; 38%. However, when it comes to reducing inflation, 43% of Hispanic voters said that they trust Harris over Trump. Additionally, Harris ranked 10% higher than Trump among Hispanic voters when it comes to creating affordable housing.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the Arizona U.S. Senate race, Democratic Candidate Ruben Gallego polled much higher than Republican Candidate Kari Lake among Hispanic voters, with 51% saying they would vote for Gallego. Additionally, 45% of Hispanic voters polled said they think Gallego is better equipped to address immigration, compared to Lake&rsquo;s 36%. Gallego also had a lead when it came to addressing inflation and affordable housing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While Hispanic voters seem to be more aligned with Gallego in the Senate race, the presidential election is much closer not only among Hispanic voters, but all Arizona voters.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump has done more for the Hispanic community and they&rsquo;ve seen it,&rdquo; Montenegro said. &ldquo;What matters to the Hispanic community is results. We will deliver Arizona for President Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1765112\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1765112\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona&#8217;s Hispanic voters are being identified as a crucial demographic in the upcoming presidential election (The Center Square). On Friday afternoon, the Arizona Republican Party and Latino Americans for Trump organized an event to garner support from Hispanic voters for former President Donald Trump, with Rep. Steve Montenegro also present. Jaime Florez, the Trump Campaign&#8217;s Hispanic communications director, stated that &#8220;Kamala Harris\u2019 ineffective policies have devastated Hispanic communities throughout Arizona.&#8221; He highlighted issues such as soaring inflation making daily life more costly, increasing crime rates jeopardizing neighborhoods, and a border crisis worsening under her leadership. Florez emphasized that under Trump&#8217;s presidency, there would be a return to policies fostering economic opportunity and safety for Hispanic families and all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Local business owners and members of the Hispanic community expressed similar concerns on Friday, noting that their businesses have struggled over the past four years due to the Biden-Harris administration&#8217;s actions. Business owner Terry Mendoza remarked, &#8220;This country is run by small business owners like me,&#8221; adding his eagerness for the election to conclude so he could return to being an American citizen. Montenegro pointed out that poverty levels among Hispanics are currently below pre-pandemic figures and stressed that &#8220;Inflation is killing us; we need President Trump.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Key issues raised by attendees included poverty rates, inflation control, and border security. It was noted that Hispanic voters represent a significant voting bloc capable of influencing election outcomes. AGOP Chairwoman Gina Swodoba stated this group will play a pivotal role in determining who wins the presidential race.<\/p>\n<p>While Republicans assert they have secured this demographic&#8217;s support, a poll from Noble Predictive Insights shows Harris with a slight lead over Trump among Hispanic voters. Nevertheless, nearly 40% of those surveyed expressed strong disapproval of President Joe Biden\u2019s administration. When asked about key issues affecting them: 41% believed Trump was better suited to handle immigration compared to Harris at 38%. However, when it comes to tackling inflation specifically, 43% favored Harris over Trump.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of affordable housing initiatives as well as addressing immigration concerns in Arizona\u2019s U.S Senate race\u2014Democratic candidate Ruben Gallego significantly outperformed Republican candidate Kari Lake among Hispanic voters; 51% indicated they would vote for Gallego while only 36% supported Lake on immigration matters.<\/p>\n<p>Despite stronger alignment with Gallego in Senate polls among Hispanics\u2014overall voter sentiment regarding the presidential race remains closely contested across all demographics in Arizona. Montenegro concluded by asserting Trump&#8217;s positive impact on the Hispanic community is evident: \u201cWhat matters is results,\u201d he said confidently about delivering Arizona\u2019s votes for President Trump<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2344476,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Trump-family-scaled-1024x684.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32431,4472,23576,36247,32378],"class_list":["post-2344475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-2024-election","tag-arizona","tag-demographics","tag-hispanic-voters","tag-presidential-race"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Trump-family-scaled-1024x684.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2344475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2344475"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2344475\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2344476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2344475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2344475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2344475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}