Hurricane Milton, expected to hit Florida this Wednesday (9), has become a central element in the political strategies of candidates for president of the United States. Fernanda Magnotta, International analyst at CNNevaluates how the phenomenon is being used in the American electoral scenario.
According to Magnotta, both former President Donald Trump and the current Biden administration are using the situation to reinforce their campaign narratives. Trump accuses the Biden administration of a “slow and hesitant” response to the crisis, while trying to link the issue to issues such as immigration and the economy.
Florida in the electoral scenario
The analyst highlights that, although Florida traditionally votes Republican, the southern region of the country, which will be affected by the hurricane, includes decisive states for the elections, such as North Carolina.
“We are talking about a broader region in which, yes, there are important states that will suffer directly or indirectly from this episode”, explains Magnotta.
On the other hand, Vice President Kamala Harris seeks to demonstrate the government’s efficiency in managing the crisis. “It is an attempt to show that the government has given a quick, agile response, that it is capable of managing delicate situations efficiently”, says the analyst.
Political tensions
Hurricane Milton not only tests the government’s ability to respond to natural disasters, but also becomes a stage for political disputes in a crucial election year. The situation highlights tensions between the federal government and local governments.
Magnotta highlights the case of Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who refused to meet with Kamala Harris, but agreed to speak with President Biden. “You are aware that talking to Kamala was encouraging, in some way, that this was used in the context of the campaign”, observes the analyst.
This content was originally published in Fernanda Magnotta evaluates how Hurricane Milton is used politically in the American elections on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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