Clinton's Stuck in a Moment That She Can't Get Out Of
Arriving in Miami late Saturday night, I saw young people outside my hotel holding small American flags. They had just returned from a "Get Out the Vote" concert starring Jennifer Lopez, salsa legend Marc Anthony and others, in which Hillary Clinton also spoke. So, are you going to vote for her? I asked a young couple. They looked at each other, burst out laughing and said, in Spanish-accented English: We dont know. But Anthony is the greatest.
Clinton and Jennifer Lopez during a 'Get Out The Vote' concert, October 29, 2016 in Miami, Florida.
Justin Sullivan, AFP
Their indifference is one explanation why Clinton may be losing the slim lead shed held in Florida. Sundays NBC/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll of the state, which gave Clinton a statistically insignificant one-point lead, details the discouraging demographics. Voters aged 18-29, who generally prefer Clinton to Trump, comprise 20 percent of Floridas adult population, which is eligible to vote, but only 14 percent of likely voters. Latinos, similarly, are 21 percent of adults in Florida, but only 16 percent of likely voters.
Read More Here
