Rio Grande City, Texas – Latinos living along the southern border in Rio Grande City, Texas, criticized the idea that misogyny and racism contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris' loss in the 2024 election.
“The left is trying to push the narrative, 'You're a racist and a misogynist because you didn't vote for this woman of color,'” said Marcus, from Rio Grande. .
The Starr County Republican Party Chairman further explained, “And then coming after us and scolding black and Hispanic voters — no matter what happens, we're all Americans, you know. It has nothing to do with racism or misogyny. It's who's who.' Fit and perfect for the office. ”
Asylum seekers, including a group from Peru, walk behind Border Patrol agents toward a processing van after crossing the nearby border with Mexico on Boulevard, California, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
“I think this is old Democratic Party policy. They keep trying to divide us by race and gender, and I don't believe that,” said Ross, a Rio Grande City native. Ta.
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Rio Grande City, located in south-central Texas, is part of the greater Rio Grande Valley, an area where illegal immigrants frequently cross the border. The Starr County seat of Rio Grande City has a 42% Hispanic population and has been a Democratic stronghold for more than 100 years.
President-elect Donald Trump's lopsided victory in Texas included a win in Starr County, a deep blue county that hadn't flipped in 132 years. According to the Associated Pressthe next commander-in-chief received approximately 57.7% of the vote in Starr County.
Immigration and the economy were top concerns for President Trump voters.
US southern border near El Paso, Texas. (FOX News Photo/Joshua Commins)
After President Trump's decisive victory Against Harris, Democrats and media experts have begun dissecting the election results, finding that Democrats are losing support from traditionally reliable voters: Black and Latino men. did.
“From that laugh, she wasn't serious. She didn't know much, I can really say that. That's why I didn't vote for her either,” said Jose, who lives in Rio Grande City.
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Black and Hispanic men supported Republican presidential candidates by historic margins on Election Day, showing that support is growing. multiracial working class federation In the Republican Party. “Morning Joe” co-anchor Joe Scarborough weighed in on voters' choices in a conversation with fellow MSNBC host Al Sharpton, as Blacks and Latinos were drawn to President Trump. I considered it.
“Democrats need to mature, they need to be honest, and they need to say, 'Yes, there is misogyny, but it's not just white male misogyny,'” Scarborough said the day after the election. Ta.
Additionally, Rio Grande City locals reacted to former President Barack Obama's suggestion that misogyny may be contributing to the lack of support among black men. Democratic presidential candidate.
Latinos living along the southern border have slammed the idea that misogyny and racism played a role in Vice President Kamala Harris' election loss.
“I don't agree with what Obama said because we have other women elected, but maybe not necessarily president,” Claudia said.
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She went on to say, “She was elected in a by-election. But from my understanding, she didn't make it through the primary. He should have gotten a better candidate.”
“There are a lot of reasons why Hispanics, Latinos and blacks didn't support Kamala Harris,” said Oneida, who lives in Rio Grande City.
