The Daily An Unfinished Election
Nov 4, 2020
Alexander Burns, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the razor-thin margins of the U.S. presidential election. With millions of votes still uncounted, he discusses key battleground states like Florida and North Carolina, and the influence of Hispanic voters. The changing dynamics in Arizona highlight Biden's urban support, while the Midwest states like Wisconsin and Michigan show discrepancies between polls and reality. Burns emphasizes the troubling actions undermining public trust in the electoral process.
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Unexpectedly Close Race
- The 2020 presidential election is closer than polls predicted, with key battleground states still uncalled.
- Both Trump and Biden need to win in the Midwest and Pennsylvania for victory.
Florida and the Hispanic Vote
- While Biden performed well in some Florida counties, he underperformed significantly in Miami-Dade County.
- This suggests that Trump gained ground with Hispanic and Latino voters.
Trump's Appeal to Hispanic Voters
- Trump significantly improved his standing with Hispanic voters in Florida, particularly Cuban-Americans.
- Trump's rhetoric characterizing Democrats as socialists resonated with some Hispanic voters.