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GOP gains support among Latino voters, Democrats continue to hold the lead

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Approximately 54% of Latino voters would rather see Democrats retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterms, whereas 33% would prefer to see the Republicans win control, according to a new NBC News/Telemundo poll, which was released on Sunday.

Democrats have a 21-point lead among Latino voters; however this is tighter than previous elections. In 2012, the same poll was carried out, and at that point, the Democrats had a 42-point lead. This fell to a 34-point lead in 2018, and a 26-point lead in 2020.

Latina women, Catholic Latinos and California Latinos are the most likely demographics to support Democrats.

Nearly 51% of Latino voters who were polled said they approved of the job President Biden is doing compared to 45% who said they did not.

Biden’s highest approval marks came for his foreign policies along with his handling of the Russia-Ukraine war (49%) along with border security and immigration (42%).

His lowest ratings were his handling of the economy (41% approval) and managing the cost of living (35% approval).

When asked to decide on the most important issues facing the country, 23% said the cost of living, 20% said “threats to democracy,” 17% said jobs and the economy, while 11% said immigration and the US-Mexico border.

50% of those surveyed said Democrats are the best party to handle abortion. 49% think Democrats would be better at promoting tolerance and respect along with addressing any problems and concerns of the Hispanic community. 46% also prefer to see Democrats handle climate change.

When it came to handling the cost of living, Democrats were ahead of Republicans by 1% at 37%.

Meanwhile, Latino voters had more confidence in Republicans when it came to the economy (38%) and border security (36%); however, Democrats were trailing very close behind.

ARTICLE: PAUL MURDOCH

MANAGING EDITOR: CARSON CHOATE

PHOTO CREDITS: THE INDEPENDENT

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Paul, 37, is from Scotland in the UK, but currently lives and works in Bangkok. Paul has worked in different industries such as telemarketing, retail, hospitality, farming, insurance, and teaching, where he works now. He teaches at an all-girls High School in Bangkok. “It’s a lot of work, but I love my job.” Paul has an active interest in politics. His reason for writing for FBA is to offer people the facts and allow them to make up their own minds. Whilst he believes opinion columns have their place, it is also important that people can have accurate news with no bias.

Paul, 37, is from Scotland in the UK, but currently lives and works in Bangkok. Paul has worked in different industries such as telemarketing, retail, hospitality, farming, insurance, and teaching, where he works now. He teaches at an all-girls High School in Bangkok. “It’s a lot of work, but I love my job.” Paul has an active interest in politics. His reason for writing for FBA is to offer people the facts and allow them to make up their own minds. Whilst he believes opinion columns have their place, it is also important that people can have accurate news with no bias.

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