Episode 46: The Future of the Hispanic Vote in America - Interview with Joe Laughon

One of the major demographic trends pollsters and politicos have been watching for the past few decades is the growing electoral clout of Hispanic voters in America. Traditionally, this trend line has been read as translating into an almost one for one electoral advantage for Democrats. Then Donald Trump happened... and a pandemic... and a President-Biden induced inflationary period... and an increasingly unstable southern border. Over the course of the last three election cycles, a steady stream of Hispanic voters started leaving the Democratic Party. As we approach the 2022 midterms, that stream has turned into a recognizable river with potential long term consequences for Democrats. But will it automatically translate into gains for Republicans?  My guest today is a freelance writer and one of those Hispanic voters. Joe Laughon lives, reads, and writes on the topic of Hispanic voters in America, and he joins the podcast today to explore where this trend line is headed. It is a wide ranging discussion full of the kind of nuance, historical perspective, and personal insight that guests routinely bring to this podcast. I hope you find it an enjoyable and insightful listen. Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter the Weekly Brief on Substack for a weekly summary of the major events shaping our world (30% for podcast listeners)! Get the show notes at www.timtalkspolitics.com.