Two Hispanic women in Nevada, Griselda Martinez and Veronica Sosa, recently spoke to MSNBC national correspondent David Noriega about their thoughts on former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Both women praised Trump’s handling of the economy during his term, while expressing skepticism about Harris and her performance so far.
In an interview with Noriega on “Ana Cabrera Reports,” Martinez shared her views on the two politicians. She stated, “I love what Donald Trump did for us as an economy while he was in the presidency. And I don’t know what she has to offer because she’s new. So that’s kind of like taking a chance on her, you know?” Martinez also acknowledged that Harris is working on initiatives for small businesses, but overall remains undecided about her. This sentiment is reflected in her voting preference, as she leans 60/40 towards Trump but is open to hearing more from the Harris campaign.
Similarly, Sosa also praised Trump’s economic record during his presidency. She told Noriega, “The four years he was in office we were doing good, absolutely good … Kamala, she’s already in office and ain’t shit done.” Sosa emphasized that during Trump’s term, her family was able to afford things they previously couldn’t. These words echo the sentiment that Trump’s policies had a positive impact on the economy and people’s financial stability.
Noriega added that both women are planning to vote in the upcoming election, but with different preferences. While Sosa is definitely voting for Trump, her husband told Noriega that he plans to cast his ballot for Harris. Noriega also noted that Harris is currently leading Trump by about 1.3% in Nevada, according to the RealClearPolling average. However, recent polls and data suggest that Harris may not be as popular with Hispanic voters as past Democratic candidates.
In a national NBC News/Telemundo/CNBC poll conducted from September 16-23, Harris is only leading Trump by 14% among Hispanic voters. Similarly, in an ABC News poll released on September 15, she was leading by just 17%. ABC News Political Director Rick Klein recently noted that Harris is not performing as well with Hispanic voters compared to past Democratic candidates. This is a significant concern for the Harris campaign, as Hispanic voters are a key demographic that can determine the outcome of the election.
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten also highlighted the potential impact of Trump’s policies on voters, particularly non-college educated and working-class voters of color. He stated, “The reason Donald Trump is doing so well amongst voters of color is because he has really gone in and grabbed a lot of voters that he didn’t previously have among those who didn’t graduate college.” This further supports the argument that Trump’s economic policies have had a positive effect on communities of color, and they are taking notice.
The interviews with Martinez and Sosa, as well as recent polls and data, paint a picture of Trump as a popular candidate among Hispanic voters in swing states like Nevada. Both women expressed appreciation for Trump’s economic record and remain skeptical of Harris and her effectiveness as a leader.
This sentiment is further supported by data that shows Harris is not performing as well with Hispanic voters as past Democratic candidates. It is clear that Trump’s policies have resonated with these voters, and they are eager to see him continue his work for the American economy.