The presidential elections in the United States are approaching, and candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are adopting markedly different strategies to win over voters in the swing states, crucial to defining the final result.
Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, has directed her efforts to attract specific social groups. Recently, the vice president announced a program aimed at improving the quality of life for the black population in the United States, addressing significant economic disparities. Node CNN Prime Time International analyst Lourival Sant’Anna highlights: “Black people have 42% less family income than white people and 30% less home ownership.”
However, this approach is not free from controversy. Critics argue that such an initiative can be interpreted as a form of population segmentation, raising questions about possible racial favoritism.
Trump and the immigration issue
On the other hand, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, has focused his campaign on attacks on illegal immigrants. The former president even established a controversial connection between immigration and recent natural disasters, claiming that resources intended for hurricane victims had been diverted to assist illegal immigrants.
Surprisingly, this rhetoric has found resonance among part of the electorate. Sant’Anna notes: “Polls show that Trump’s speech regarding illegal immigrants has found some appeal.”
The battle in the pendulum states
The race is far from being decided, with both candidates focusing intensely on seven states considered crucial: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and North Carolina.
While Harris adopts a more modulated strategy, adapting to the specific needs of each electoral district, Trump maintains a more uniform approach, using similar rhetoric everywhere he visits.
Current polls indicate a slight advantage for Democrats in the popular vote, with 50% to 47% for Republicans. However, Sant’Anna warns that this margin may not be enough: “Historically, Republicans have been elected president almost every time without winning the popular vote.”
This content was originally published in Analysis: Kamala tries to please social groups that can elect her on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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