Univision Poll: More than 60% of Latino voters in Pennsylvania support Kamala Harris amid the controversy over calling

Source: Univision

A Univision and YouGov survey shows that 69% of respondents considered comments defining Puerto Rico as "a floating island of garbage" to be "more racist than humorous." Only 17% of respondents viewed the comments as intended jokes rather than serious remarks. Additionally, 71% of Puerto Ricans felt that, even if intended as a joke, these comments suggest that there is racism within Trump's campaign.

When asked who they would vote for if the presidential election were held today, 64% of Latino respondents in Pennsylvania indicated support for Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, compared to 30% for Donald Trump. The strong preference for Harris reflects growing concerns among Latino voters about respect for their communities, especially following Trump's recent rally, where invited speakers made remarks disparaging Puerto Ricans and Latino immigrants. The survey contains a +/-5% margin of error.

The rally remarks appear to have eroded trust among Latino voters regarding Trump's commitment to the Latino community. According to the survey, over half of respondents (53%) feel that Trump is “very disrespectful” toward Latinos, with an additional 9% describing him as “somewhat disrespectful.” Only a small minority, 19%, view Trump as “very respectful.” These perceptions may be contributing to Latino voters' clear preference for Harris, with 30% supporting Trump.

Furthermore, over half of the Latino voters surveyed indicated that the rally remarks influenced their likelihood of supporting Trump, making them more likely to vote for Harris, reflecting how pivotal respect and inclusivity are in shaping voter decisions among Pennsylvania Latinos.



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