RFK Jr. and Trump in Tight Race for Latino Voters: Kennedy Surges in Key States
- RFK Jr. is pulling more Latino voters from Biden than from Trump in multiple states.
- Kennedy is making a strong showing in California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Utah.
- Trump and Biden are in a close election race, with RFK Jr. potentially influencing the outcome.
Biden leads in two major polls following the verdict, with Trump leading in one and a tie in another. The majority of likely voters do not consider Trump's conviction a factor in their voting decisions. Surveys show Trump has not lost significant support post-conviction. Kennedy Jr. could impact the election with his independent run. Biden and the Democratic Party are losing support among key demographics. Independent candidate Kennedy Jr. is gaining ground with Latino voters, potentially affecting Biden's coalition. Latino support for Biden fell by 12 points when third-party candidates were included. Enthusiasm for the 2024 election is lower compared to 2020. Kennedy has pulled support from Latino voters in key battleground states. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha notes that Latino voters who consider third-party candidates often return to mainstream candidates. RFK Jr. criticized Trump for hiring swamp creatures to regulate their industries.