As Donald Trump Repels Minority Voters, G.O.P. Fears Its Future in the West

Republicans in Western states fear that Donald J. Trump could imperil their party for years to come in the country’s fastest-growing region as he repels a generation of Hispanics, Asians and younger voters who have been altering the electoral map. CONT. Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times Read more »

Clinton Hispanic Advantage Smaller Among U.S.-Born Hispanics

Though U.S. Hispanics overall view Hillary Clinton three times more favorably than they do Donald Trump (65% to 21%), her edge is significantly smaller among U.S.-born Hispanics (43% to 29%). Meanwhile, foreign-born Hispanics are almost seven times more likely to view Clinton (87%) than Trump (13%) favorably. CONT. Justin McCarthy, […] Read more »

How do Americans view poverty?

Sharp differences along lines of race and politics shape American attitudes toward the poor and poverty, according to a new survey of public opinion, which finds empathy toward the poor and deep skepticism about government antipoverty efforts. The differences illuminate some of the passions that have driven this year’s contentious […] Read more »

Clinton Pollster: 75% Of The Latino Vote A ‘Difficult’ Number To Reach

Hillary Clinton’s pollster believes Donald Trump has irreparably damaged himself with the Hispanic electorate — but he won’t yet say the campaign thinks it can reach dramatically higher percentages of its support, either. “I think 75% is a difficult number to reach. I think it’s possible, but it’s not essential,” […] Read more »