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ffr

(22,671 posts)
Mon Oct 5, 2020, 06:38 PM Oct 2020

"The Haitian community itself could determine the outcome of this election"

Biden campaign goes strategic for Haitian vote in Florida.

Biden campaigns in Little Haiti and Little Havana, and discusses COVID and President Trump, before national town hall in Miami

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said South Florida’s Haitian community could make a huge difference in the outcome of the election.

If he wins Florida, Biden suggested during a stop at the Little Haiti Cultural Center in Miami, he’d win the presidency.

And, he said, in a close race in Florida, every vote in every community matters. “Folks, the Haitian community by itself — if the turnout is like it was the last time — the Haitian community itself could determine the outcome of this election,” Biden said. - Sun Sentinel
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"The Haitian community itself could determine the outcome of this election" (Original Post) ffr Oct 2020 OP
True and that's why Trump targeted them in 2016 Sunsky Oct 2020 #1

Sunsky

(1,737 posts)
1. True and that's why Trump targeted them in 2016
Mon Oct 5, 2020, 07:02 PM
Oct 2020

There was a viral video stating that the Clinton foundation had stolen money from Haiti. The rumor spread like wildfire. Trump openly accused Hillary of stealing from Haitians at the debate and the misinformation was not countered, which resulted in numerous Haitians staying home and some voted for Trump. When I saw this happening I knew there was micro-targeting occurring. Haitians are loyal Democratic voters.
Biden seems to have learned the lesson of 2016. I'm happy he reached out to them.

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