New poll reveals the Democrat catchphrase that’s turning Latino voters on to Trump

Ahead of one of America’s most polarizing presidential elections, a new poll reveals Democrats’ favorite slogan could be turning Latino voters toward Republicans.

The term “Latinx” is often used by liberals as a gender-neutral term to refer to people of Latin American descent or cultural identity.

But new research suggests that not only do many Latinos hate the word, but the term itself may even push them to vote for Donald Trump.

High-profile politicians like Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden have used the term during public statements seeking to appeal to the Hispanic voting bloc with promises of inclusivity and progressive policies.

Ahead of one of America’s most polarizing presidential elections, a new poll revealed the Democrats’ slogan that could swing Latino voters in favor of Republicans

Even after “Latinx” gained significant prominence through its use under bold liberal names, Republicans rarely, if at all, use the term.

Between 2019 and 2021, during the 116th Congress, half of Democratic representatives used the word on social media, while Republicans did not use it once: Newsweek.com reported.

A recent survey found that 75 percent of Latinos familiar with “Latinx” believe the term should not be used to describe the Latin American population.

The survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center, also found that 36 percent believe the Democratic slogan has a negative connotation.

Another study, unveiled in October, found that the label not only alienates Latino voters but can actively push them toward Republican candidates.

Former President Donald Trump arrives for a roundtable with Latino supporters at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona on September 14, 2020

“Latinos and Hispanics often dislike the term and as a result are more likely to support the Republican Party or withdraw support for Democratic candidates,” Marcel F. Roman, one of two university professors who conducted the study, told me. to Newsweek.

Part of the backlash stems from the idea that “Latinx” is associated with progressive gender and LGBTQ+ issues, which may not sit well with the more socially conservative sectors of the larger Latino community, Roman said.

“The label ‘Latinx’ has become emblematic of the democratic divide with Latino cultural values,” Evelyn Pérez-Verdia, a communications and cultural context strategist and founder of We Are Más, a social impact organization in South Florida, told me to the publication.

“The consequences of Democrats’ use of triggering messages and symbols, and failure to address the concerns of our expat communities, will continue to be exposed as more Hispanic Democrats jump ship,” she added.

Young Latinos are expected to have a strong influence on the current election cycle, with 17.5 million people expected to vote on Tuesday. The October survey found that young Latino men are the most likely to reject the term. Pictured: Protesters and supporters faced off outside the Anaheim Convention Center in 2016

Young Latinos are expected to have a strong influence on the current election cycle, with 17.5 million people expected to vote on Tuesday. The October survey found that young Latino men are the most likely to reject the term.

“This trend of young men, including Latinos, showing more conservative tendencies is widespread. It could reflect the difficulties men face in adapting to changing social dynamics, such as women’s advancement in education and the labor market,” explains Amanda Sahar d’Urso, the other professor working on the research contributed.

As the election approaches, the Latino community has found itself in the spotlight with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump trying to ease heightened tensions after a Trump-endorsed comedian made a racist joke at a recent rally in New York.

Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris gathered Latino megastars Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Bad Bunny on her side of the political coin.

Now, just days before the Nov. 5 election, a UnidosUS poll shows Harris leading Trump among Latino voters. But her 59 percent support is slightly below the 61 percent Joe Biden achieved in 2020.