2020 president ial election and the latino vote. No question that 2020 will be a year of intersecting crises in the midst of a pandemic and the most consequential election in a lifetime. More americans voted in the 2020 election than any other in modern history with 65 of eligible voters casting a valid and for the first time in our countrys history latinos were the largest ethnic minority in the electorate with 32 million eligible voters for record numbers of latinos turning out the vote, highest numbers of latino and latino youth in the previous election cycle. Donald trump and president elect joe biden benefited from higher turnout of latino voters across the us yet the support they received from this diverse and complex electorate buried in different parts of the country. The majority of latinos lean democratic when it comes to faith levels there are differences that cannot be so easily counted on by either party. Todays conversation will highlight have record levels of latino turn
So for the first time in our countrys history latinos, the largest ethnic minority in electric with 32 million eligible voters and record numbers of latinos turning out to vote congressman hice numbers of latina and latinos weve seen in the previous election cycle. Both president ial donald trump and present elect joe biden benefited for the high turnout ofhe latino voters across the u. Yet the support that they received from this very diverse and complex electorate, and why, varied into parts of the country. Country. National the majority of latino mailing democratic, what a consistent levels are many different constituencies that cannot be so easilyy counted on by either party. Todays conversation will highlight how record levels of latino turnout and active the outcome of key races and [inaudible] the marquis battles instead. We are thrilled and acclaimed journalist and trusted voice in the Latino Community the moderate todays panel of experts. Together, they will explore critical a
Focused on key battleground states. First up today is florida. Mary ellen klas is the Tallahassee Bureau chief for the miami herald, joining us now to talk about what is always a battleground state. Why is that . Is a microcosm of the nation. As florida goes, the nation goes. Trump one ago, donald florida by barely 113,000 votes in a state of more than 10 million voters. He carried that narrow victory onto the white house. State. Is a very divided weve got diversity. In ethnic ways, but economically as well as demographically. Older voters, Younger Voters, people who are divided by both democratic and republican. As florida goes, the nation will go. We have seen voting problems host we have seen voting problems in florida. Is the state ready . Guest i think it is. Of 20ad this legacy years ago, recounts. Florida has so recrafted and updating its Voting System that the state is prepared for what we are seeing as a record surge in early voting turnout. It has been going smoothly. Host wh
President ial election and the latino vote. There is no question that 2020 for the first time in our countrys history, latinos were the largest ethnic minority, with 32 million eligible voters and with record numbers of latinos turning out the vote. Indeed, both President Donald Trump and president elect joe biden benefited from the high turnout of latino voters across the us yet the support that they received from this very diverse and complex electorate and why they are read in different parts of the country. While nationally the majority of latinos mailing democratic, when it comes to the state level, there are many constituencies that cannot be so easily counted on by either party. We are thrilled that maria selena will moderate. As we transition to a new administration and enter a new year, it is important to focus on the Lessons Learned and to know that the latino voice and our vote cannot be taken for granted. It requires an authentic connection and investment. I want to take a
Barrett to the Supreme Court, with National Turn it National Journal Senate Reporter. Maryellen klaas, and then Michael Binder. Journal is next. With eight days to go until election day 2020, congas begins with a stalemate over Economic Relief and a response to the coronavirus pandemic and the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the support. The senate has a rare weekend session to move forward on the nomination and democrats are holding the senate in session through tonight, into this morning. You can see live pictures of the senate floor right now. Heres how we are dividing the lines. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. Ndependents, 202 7488002 you can join the conversation by texting with your first name, city and state, at 202 7488003, or go to twitter, or facebook. Com cspan. Has covid19 impacted your vote . If it hasnt, we want to hear from you as well. What is impacting your vote and if the pandemic impacts your vote, we want to know why. Why has it motivated you to