Although Democrats still lead among Latinos, Republicans have grown their share of support among that community in the last two elections. Looking ahead to the upcoming contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, we discuss some of the reasons for that shift, the long and little-known history of the Latino population in the United States and how economic and social issues shapes their political views. Marie Arana, author of LatinoLand: A Portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority, says that Democrats and politicians of all stripes are just beginning to understand them.
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Guest:
Marie Arana is the author of LatinoLand: A Portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority
Host:
Brian Winter is the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly
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