Joe Biden has a Florida problem. Why he’s losing the key swing state
4 years, 3 months ago

Joe Biden has a Florida problem. Why he’s losing the key swing state

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Several recent polls in the state spell trouble for the former vice president among Florida Hispanics, even in Miami-Dade, the state’s most populous county and one on which Democrats usually can count on sweeping. Most concerning for Team Biden, Biden is underperforming among Florida’s Hispanic voters, while Donald Trump has marginally increased his numbers from 2016, according to the Equis poll and also another one released for the pro-Biden PAC Unite the Country. also said Venezuela “is no closer to a free election, and Trump's incoherent approach is alienating international partners.” For the Biden campaign’s team, the GOP’s rhetoric about socialism is an attempt to spread fear among victims of socialist regimes. “For the Trump campaign, it’s easy to just go with a label to hide from all these failures instead of facing the real problems,” Biden’s Florida deputy communications director Luisana Peres told The Independent.

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Trump’s 2024 victory revealed voter shifts that could reshape America’s political landscape
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s 2024 victory revealed voter shifts that could reshape America’s political landscape

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump won across the map — improving on Republican margins nearly everywhere and delivering on his promises to win over more non-White voters on his way to defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. And perhaps more important for Democrats, the results paint a daunting picture of a party whose national coalition has fractured — with suburbs where …

Trump completes swing-state sweep with Arizona victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump completes swing-state sweep with Arizona victory

Politico  

He campaigned heavily on border security, immigration and crime committed by illegal immigrants on the trail, all issues that resonated in a swing state with a record influx of migrants last year. Trump pledged mass deportations, promoted hiring an additional 10,000 border agents to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border and promised to use some of the military budget for border funding. …

What the electoral map tells us about Kamala Harris’ loss
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What the electoral map tells us about Kamala Harris’ loss

Politico  

The vice president lagged behind President Joe Biden’s 2020 pace with rural Black voters in southern Virginia, eastern North Carolina and south Georgia. It was a function of diminished Democratic margins with voters of color but also Harris’ failure to hit Biden’s high marks in the suburbs and exurbs of Northern Virginia — which were supposed to be MAGA killing …

‘A hard political pill to swallow’: Dems grapple with losing Latino voters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘A hard political pill to swallow’: Dems grapple with losing Latino voters

Politico  

Surveying the wreckage after Trump’s victory, Democrats across the country suggested the problem was obvious, even if the solution isn’t: Trump, they said, has been able to connect with Latinos and speak to their economic frustrations, their concerns about their families and their worries about the future of the country, in a raw, unfiltered way that many of their own …

Trump is desperately trying to fix his Puerto Rico crisis. It isn’t going well
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump is desperately trying to fix his Puerto Rico crisis. It isn’t going well

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trashing an entire group of Americans — and …

Latino voters key to US election, but not 'monolithic'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Latino voters key to US election, but not 'monolithic'

Raw Story  

Angel Ozuna can vote in his first U.S. election this year, but the 50-year-old, a naturalized citizen from Mexico, says he is unsure if he will exercise that right. With analysts expecting the presidential election to be decided by razor-thin margins in a handful of key states, Latino voters like Ozuna "could be the one that tips the balance," said …

It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.
4 months ago

It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.

Associated Press  

For years, Carmen Cavazos’ neighborhood in southeast Houston has voted reliably for Democrats up and down the ballot. The threat of eroding Latino support in urban areas could spell even bigger trouble for Democrats’ abiding hopes of turning Texas blue, because far more Latino voters live in these areas than in South Texas. “That means that there’s no traditional legacy …

Latinx Files: What does the electorate look like in key swing states?
4 months, 1 week ago

Latinx Files: What does the electorate look like in key swing states?

LA Times  

Periodically, the Latinx Files will feature a guest writer. Back in June, Mike Madrid, a longtime Republican political consultant and author of “The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy,” made the following claim in this newsletter: “For 30 years, I’ve been asked this question by all types of reporters: ‘Are Latinos going to be the decisive vote …

Trump now bleeding support in GOP-dominated state as more women voters gravitate to Biden
5 months ago

Trump now bleeding support in GOP-dominated state as more women voters gravitate to Biden

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's political hopes may be in danger in a solidly Republican state with a significant haul of Electoral College votes if current polling trends stay consistent. Newsweek recently reported that in Florida, the election may start to shift in President Joe Biden's favor, who now enjoys a plurality of women voters' support in the Sunshine State. Trump's …

GOP’s 'extremist agenda' could put Florida in play for Biden — and sink Trump: analysis
5 months, 4 weeks ago

GOP’s 'extremist agenda' could put Florida in play for Biden — and sink Trump: analysis

Raw Story  

The 2022 midterms turned out to be much better for Democrats than expected, with Democratic candidates enjoying victories in key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona and Wisconsin. Ron DeSantis' landslide 19-percent reelection victory, many pundits argued that Florida wouldn't be part of President Joe Biden's path to reelection in 2024 — that while Biden could win Georgia and …

In another close Biden vs. Trump race, Black and Latino voters could make the difference
6 months, 1 week ago

In another close Biden vs. Trump race, Black and Latino voters could make the difference

LA Times  

Polls show President Biden has the support of most Black and Latino voters in the 2024 election, but his margins have shrunk significantly from four years ago. That’s a very small shift, but it comes in a very tight race: The polling average now finds the two candidates almost tied — 41% for Trump, 40% for Biden. What has changed …

What To Think About Biden’s Latest Poor Poll Numbers
7 months ago

What To Think About Biden’s Latest Poor Poll Numbers

Huff Post  

President Joe Biden speaks during the commencement ceremony of Morehouse College, a historically Black men's college, in Atlanta on May 19. “These voters will decide this election and only the Biden campaign is doing the work to win them over.” Other Biden campaign allies have sought to cast doubt on the accuracy of the Times’ polling. “We continue to see …

Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jordan Vassallo is lukewarm about casting her first presidential ballot for President Joe Biden in November. Florida Democrats hope young voters will be driven to the polls by ballot amendments legalizing marijuana and enshrining abortion rights. College students pass out Plan B to educate young voters at Florida Atlantic University on Thursday, April 11, 2024, …

Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November
8 months ago

Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November

CNN  

Tampa, Florida CNN — President Joe Biden visited his rival’s home turf in Florida on Tuesday, where his team is seeking to leverage a restrictive abortion law to visit put the state in play for Democrats, seeing reproductive rights as a galvanizing issue for voters one week before a restrictive abortion ban in that state goes into effect. And they’ve …

Trump is targeting Latino voters. Here’s how Biden seeks to win them back
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump is targeting Latino voters. Here’s how Biden seeks to win them back

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a campaign memo, Chavez Rodruguez launched Latinos con Biden, which she said had …

‘Trump Despises Latinos’: Biden Seeks Crucial Support From Key Community
9 months ago

‘Trump Despises Latinos’: Biden Seeks Crucial Support From Key Community

News 18  

US President Joe Biden accused election rival Donald Trump of despising Latinos as the incumbent tried Tuesday to shore up support from a crucial demographic in the battleground states of Nevada and Arizona. “I’m working hard to earn their vote.” During his three-day swing west which began Tuesday in Nevada, Biden was due to launch a special campaign called “Latinos …

Biden targets wavering Latinos in 'Sun Belt' battlegrounds
9 months ago

Biden targets wavering Latinos in 'Sun Belt' battlegrounds

Raw Story  

US President Joe Biden headed to the battleground states of Nevada and Arizona on Tuesday to shore up flagging support among Latino voters as his election battle with Donald Trump heats up. The historically Democratic Latino community is increasingly leaning towards Republican Trump, spelling trouble for Biden in two states that he narrowly won in 2020 and must win again …

Joe Biden’s weakness among Latinos threatens his re-election
9 months ago

Joe Biden’s weakness among Latinos threatens his re-election

The Economist  

United States | Political demographics Joe Biden’s weakness among Latinos threatens his re-election In Arizona, a growing Hispanic electorate should help Democrats. Arizona, Hispanics as % of population By census tract, 2021 0 20 40 60 80 100 Congressional districts Grand Canyon Colorado River Phoenix Yuma Tucson MEXICO 50 km Share of total votes cast by Hispanic voters, 2020, % …

Republicans see Latino voters in Nevada as key to retaking the White House in 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Republicans see Latino voters in Nevada as key to retaking the White House in 2024

NPR  

Republicans see Latino voters in Nevada as key to retaking the White House in 2024 Enlarge this image toggle caption Franco Ordonez/NPR Franco Ordonez/NPR LAS VEGAS — Shuffling through jeans on a clothing rack in her small store at a Latino market, Christy Rosales says she hopes Trump returns to office. Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via …

Biden calls Trump a 'loser' as he raises money on ex-president's home turf in Florida
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden calls Trump a 'loser' as he raises money on ex-president's home turf in Florida

New Indian Express  

JUPITER: Donald Trump's private jet, emblazoned with his last name in bold white letters, was parked nearby when Air Force One landed in Florida, where President Joe Biden labelled his predecessor and potential opponent in this year's campaign as a "loser" while raising money for his reelection on Tuesday. "You're the reason Donald Trump's the defeated president," Biden told donors. …

Opinion: Are Latino voters really defecting in droves to Republicans? Not according to our data
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Are Latino voters really defecting in droves to Republicans? Not according to our data

LA Times  

A supporter of Trump’s first presidential campaign holds up a sign before a rally at the Anaheim Convention Center. While some Latinos moved toward Trump in South Florida and South Texas, the reports of Democrats hemorrhaging Latino voters have been greatly exaggerated. The actual result was the opposite: Nearly two-thirds of the state’s Latino voters supported Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s …

Opinion: Biden’s struggle among Latino voters is real. Here’s why and what he can do about it
1 year ago

Opinion: Biden’s struggle among Latino voters is real. Here’s why and what he can do about it

LA Times  

It’s often noted that the Latino vote is “not monolithic,” and Latino voters do in fact come from an array of countries, generations, regions, races, faiths and classes. Latino voters could ironically be the voting bloc that returns the White House to Trump, the most anti-Mexican president since James K. Polk, who signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. …

Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war is a political test in South Florida’s Jewish community
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war is a political test in South Florida’s Jewish community

Associated Press  

SURFSIDE, Florida — On a recent balmy South Florida night, dozens of people gathered at a synagogue along a palm tree-lined road to talk about the war going on thousands of miles away. “Israel is going to do what it has to do.” This swath of South Florida used to be a Democratic stronghold but has moved to the right, …

Both parties want to win South Florida. Here’s one Cuban activist’s view of the political fight
1 year, 3 months ago

Both parties want to win South Florida. Here’s one Cuban activist’s view of the political fight

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. He was soon drawn to President Donald Trump for his aggressive approach toward Cuba’s communist government and his stated affinity for Cuban American culture. I do not defend political or partisan interests.” His story illustrates how both Republicans and Democrats are perceived by South Florida’s powerful bloc of Cuban American …

In Miami, Trump’s ardent backers are a sign of the city’s rightward shift
1 year, 6 months ago

In Miami, Trump’s ardent backers are a sign of the city’s rightward shift

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Florida’s shift to the right is perhaps nowhere more notable than in this vibrant swath of the state’s southeast coast where the latest Donald Trump drama is unfolding. “When I left, Venezuela was ready to collapse, we would’ve taken it over and would’ve gotten all that oil,” Trump said at a campaign rally in Greensboro. “But now we’re …

After missteps with some Hispanic voters in 2020, Biden faces pressure to get 2024 outreach right
1 year, 6 months ago

After missteps with some Hispanic voters in 2020, Biden faces pressure to get 2024 outreach right

Associated Press  

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Joe Biden vowed in 2020 to work “like the devil” to energize Hispanic voters, and flew to Florida seven weeks before Election Day to do just that. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a Republican considering a White House run, said Democrats have failed to connect with Hispanic voters and hurt themselves by adopting terms like Latinx, a gender-neutral …

Biden, looking to shore up Hispanic support, faces pressure to get 2024 outreach details right
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden, looking to shore up Hispanic support, faces pressure to get 2024 outreach details right

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a Republican considering a White House run, said Democrats have …

From past missteps, Biden faces pressure to get 2024 outreach with Latino voters right
1 year, 6 months ago

From past missteps, Biden faces pressure to get 2024 outreach with Latino voters right

LA Times  

President Biden speaks during a reception in the East Room of the White House for Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 30. Biden supporters also say substantive issues, rather than incidents like playing “Despacito,” are what resonates with Latino voters. “President Biden has spent his first two years in office focusing on the issues facing many Latino families — lowering healthcare …

GOP rides Latino support in Florida as Miami-Dade turns red
2 years, 1 month ago

GOP rides Latino support in Florida as Miami-Dade turns red

Associated Press  

MIAMI — For some Democrats, losing South Florida’s Miami-Dade County was unthinkable. “Our party, especially here in Florida, needs to take a step back to make sure this never happens again,” said Rep.-elect Maxwell Alejandro Frost, a 25-year-old Democrat who is Black with Latino heritage. The New York Post, Trump’s favorite hometown newspaper, put DeSantis on Wednesday’s front page with …

A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida
2 years, 2 months ago

A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida

Associated Press  

THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Democrats are increasingly concerned that Florida, once the nation’s premier swing state, may slip away this fall and beyond as emboldened Republicans capitalize on divisive cultural issues and population shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S. Senate. “There are very few Democrats around here.” In an interview, Demings, a congresswoman and former Orlando police …

A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida
2 years, 2 months ago

A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There are very few Democrats around here.” In an interview, Demings, a congresswoman and …

Marking El Paso anniversary, Biden reaches out to Latino leaders
3 years, 4 months ago

Marking El Paso anniversary, Biden reaches out to Latino leaders

LA Times  

President Biden speaks during a meeting with Latino leaders at the White House on Tuesday. “It’s a new day in the White House and the country,” Nathalie Rayes, leader of the Latino Victory Project, declared outside the West Wing. “We expect to be back much more often.” The meeting, on the second anniversary of the El Paso shooting — when …

‘There’s no such thing as the Latino vote.’ 2020 results reveal a complex electorate
4 years, 1 month ago

‘There’s no such thing as the Latino vote.’ 2020 results reveal a complex electorate

CNN  

CNN — Antonio Torres drove to different South Texas cities waving a large Trump 2020 flag every weekend for the past three months. “There’s going to be competition.” Both President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden benefited from the high turnout of Latino voters across the US. “If you consider us to be natural Democrats or natural Republicans, you’re under …

Joe Biden’s Slip Among South Texas Hispanics Baffles Democrats
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden’s Slip Among South Texas Hispanics Baffles Democrats

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING AUSTIN, Texas ― It was supposed to be the year that Texas threatened to turn blue. But in one of the most stinging defeats, Democrats saw heavily Hispanic South Texas turnout grow while President Donald Trump soaked up a greater proportion of the votes. In the region’s two most populous counties ― Hidalgo and Cameron ― Democrats …

What went wrong for Biden with Latinos? What went wrong for Biden with Latinos? The answer might be hard to swallow
4 years, 1 month ago

What went wrong for Biden with Latinos? What went wrong for Biden with Latinos? The answer might be hard to swallow

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Democrats on the ground had been …

Election 2020 Today: Biden on brink, America protests
4 years, 1 month ago

Election 2020 Today: Biden on brink, America protests

Associated Press  

Here’s what’s happening Thursday in Election 2020. AMERICA PROTESTS: Dozens of angry supporters of Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as returns went against the president in the two key states, while thousands of anti-Trump protesters demanding a complete count of the ballots in the still-undecided election took to the streets in cities across the U.S. The …

With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing
4 years, 1 month ago

With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Perhaps only in Florida is a loss by fewer than 4 percentage points considered a public drubbing. In a state famous for razor-thin margins, the size of former Vice President Joe Biden’s loss to President Donald Trump was humiliating for Democrats and sent many searching for answers to how they failed to close the deal with voters …

Latino voters tired of being taken for granted by baffled Democratic campaigns
4 years, 1 month ago

Latino voters tired of being taken for granted by baffled Democratic campaigns

LA Times  

John Gimenez attaches a flag to his vehicle at an event hosted by the Hispanic Federation to encourage voting in the Latino community in Kissimmee, Fla. As a wild election day came to a close, it became clear that Joe Biden would probably win the Latino vote in every state. “Last night, it was like the Latino community was listening …

Why Joe Biden Saw Mixed Success With Latinos
4 years, 1 month ago

Why Joe Biden Saw Mixed Success With Latinos

NPR  

Why Joe Biden Saw Mixed Success With Latinos Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Democrats' long-term hopes for electoral success have long cited the growing Latino population in the country. But former Vice President Joe Biden's performance in heavily Latino areas of key states has concerned members of his party — …

Trump’s strength with Florida Latinos boosts his re-election hopes
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump’s strength with Florida Latinos boosts his re-election hopes

Live Mint  

A wave of support from Hispanic voters gave President Donald Trump a narrow victory in Florida on Tuesday night, boosting his chances of re-election. That swing denied Biden the votes he needed from South Florida to balance Trump strength in the state’s mainly rural Panhandle, and win Florida's 29 Electoral College votes. Republican Party of Florida Chairman Joe Gruters said …

US Election Result Highlights: Trump Keeps Largest Swing State Florida, Biden Clinches California | Check Results In Key States
4 years, 1 month ago

US Election Result Highlights: Trump Keeps Largest Swing State Florida, Biden Clinches California | Check Results In Key States

ABP News  

LIVE Coverage Minute By Minute Updates Of US Elections In US Polls Trump Biden South Dakota, Delaware Utah Colorado Missouri New Hampshire Louisiana District of Columbia Nebraska New York North Dakota Vermont Arkansas Connecticut Alabama Virginia Mississippi Illinois Oklahoma Maryland Tennessee Massachusetts Kentucky, New Jersey West Virginia Rhode Island Indiana California As the United States elections is headed for a …

Florida election results: Donald Trump wins key state
4 years, 1 month ago

Florida election results: Donald Trump wins key state

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Trump campaign sought an essential victory in …

President Trump wins Florida, collects 29 electoral votes
4 years, 1 month ago

President Trump wins Florida, collects 29 electoral votes

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — President Donald Trump has won Florida’s 29 electoral votes, defeating Democrat Joe Biden in a prized battleground state crucial to the Republican’s bid for another four years in the White House. With so many states at play in the final weeks of the campaign, it became increasingly clear that Trump could not afford to lose Florida — …

Joe Biden crosses 200 mark, needs 70 more to clinch US President job from Trump
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden crosses 200 mark, needs 70 more to clinch US President job from Trump

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Democratic Party challenger and former US Vice President Joe Biden has moved past the 200 electoral vote count as of 9.am IST in the race for the US President against Republican incumbent Donald Trump. Bitcoin surged past the 14,000 mark for the first time since 2017 and the Chinese yuan tanked as the initial counting indicating that Trump, …

Biden leads counting in tight race for White House but punters see Trump back
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden leads counting in tight race for White House but punters see Trump back

Live Mint  

The race for the White House has turned out to be far tighter against what the pollsters said was going to be a clear win by Joe Biden. The Democratic Party challenger was still ahead of President Donald Trump as of 8.50am IST but it was a close call in the big swing states of Pennsylvania, Arizona, Ohio, Georgia, North …

Biden edges closer to projected electoral victory: Live news
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden edges closer to projected electoral victory: Live news

Al Jazeera  

Joe Biden breaks Barack Obama’s vote record, as Trump campaign challenges count in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. 5 Nov 2020 - 07:19 GMT Nevada, where Biden has a narrow lead, to release new vote totals on Thursday Protesters gathered outside the Clark County elections office in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday evening, chanting “Count every vote” as unofficial results showed …

Column: Lots of Latinos voted for Trump. That should not be a surprise
4 years, 1 month ago

Column: Lots of Latinos voted for Trump. That should not be a surprise

LA Times  

No matter who ends up winning the presidential election, one thing is already clear: It’s all the fault of Latino voters. That was the narrative pushed — at least during the programming of this crazy election when Trump seemed on the fast road to victory — by liberal pundits, Democratic operatives and leftists aghast that Latinos didn’t unanimously go for …

Surge in Latino support for Trump helps him win Florida
4 years, 1 month ago

Surge in Latino support for Trump helps him win Florida

Al Jazeera  

A wave of support from Hispanic voters gave President Donald Trump a narrow victory in battleground state of Florida. A wave of support from Hispanic voters gave President Donald Trump a narrow victory in Florida on Tuesday night, boosting his chances of re-election. That swing denied Biden the votes he needed from South Florida to balance Trump’s strength in the …

2020 Florida County by County Election Analysis
4 years, 1 month ago

2020 Florida County by County Election Analysis

New York Times  

2016 +1.2 Trump 2020 +3.4 Trump Current statewide margin More than half of the counties in Florida — a must-win battleground for President Trump — swung further right, allowing him to win the state with a margin that is nearly three times what he had four years ago. Mr. Biden’s gains, however, were not enough to make up for votes …

Biden’s dream of a first-round knockout punch dies with Florida
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden’s dream of a first-round knockout punch dies with Florida

Al Jazeera  

Florida was a must-win state for President Trump in his quest for the 270 electoral votes needed to win the US presidency. Orlando, Florida – President Donald Trump’s victory in Florida on election night kept his chances for a second term alive but unlike past presidential election cycles, this race will not hinge on the Sunshine State. Trump’s campaign needed …

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