David Santiago: Florida Latinos will make their voice heard in 2024
November 6, 2024
According to one estimate, at least two million Latinos in Florida will cast a vote in this year’s election.
Most polls show Latinos in Florida shifting decidedly to the center-right. This was not always the case, begging the question: What gives?
For starters, Latinos in Florida have seen pro-freedom and pro-growth economic policies in action. Under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Sunshine State has a thriving economy.
According to a report by U.S. and News World Report, Florida leads the way in several categories including GDP growth, growth of young population and a low tax burden. This helps explain why people are moving here or trying to follow in Florida’s steps.
Given Florida’s success, it’s not a stretch to understand why Florida Latinos want to see Tallahassee policies replicated in Washington.
Unfortunately, it’s almost the complete opposite in our nation’s capital.