
(RightIsRight.co) – Democrats received bad news as the electoral future of Pennsylvania is raising eyebrows in voter registration numbers, suggesting a potential win for GOP nominee Donald Trump against Kamala Harris in 2024.
This trend, particularly among Hispanic voters, could be a game-changer in this key swing state.
NBC National Political reporter Steve Kornacki cautioned on “Meet the Press” about the concerning drift for the Democrats in Pennsylvania.
“The Democratic Party is losing its advantage in registration numbers and among Hispanic voters, which could cost Vice President Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania,” Kornacki said.
The once healthy lead of over 900,000 registered Democrat voters in 2016 has fallen dramatically to just 330,000. Such shifts signal trouble for Harris’ campaign plans in one of the most critical battleground states.
With Pennsylvania teetering on the brink of a political shift, Harris may lose her grasp despite a national lead.
Capitalizing on registration losses, Trump has shown a resurgence in Pennsylvania’s “Latino belt,” where Democrat support has historically been strong.
Trump’s gains in Reading, Hazleton, and Allentown suggest that traditional Democrat strongholds are losing their footing.
“You’re looking at party registration in Pennsylvania, and look at this: When Donald Trump first came on the scene, back in 2016, the democratic advantage and party registration in Pennsylvania was over 900,000 votes in 2020,” Kornacki explained.
He added, “Look now, in 2024, that’s been cut in two-thirds there, down to 330,000.
There’s been a little bit of a boost for Democrats since Kamala Harris took over in registration, but the big picture trend has been more competitive for Republicans in party registration.”
As these numbers come to light, the Democrat leadership is heightened in its interest in counties around Philadelphia, hoping for strong performances in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Bucks to bolster Harris’ chances.
Yet even the suburban, college-educated voters where Harris historically excelled are showing no signs of solidifying her lead against Trump’s momentum in rural areas.
As Kornacki mentioned, “If Trump gets Georgia, where he leads, and North Carolina, where he’s tied, a win in Pennsylvania could seal the deal for him in reaching the 270 electoral votes needed.”
This renders Pennsylvania a vital chess piece on the 2024 electoral map, potentially deciding the path to victory for the former president or Harris.
RealClearPolling showed Trump holding slight advantages in Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina, while Harris hangs on to thin leads in Nevada, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
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