"Salazar's triumph was narrow, but her margins of victory only widened in 2022 and 2024, when she crushed her Democratic rival by more than 20 points."
"Trump's approval rating is cratering with Latino voters as it is with most Americans, who are restless about the economy and alienated by his savage immigration policies."
"Salazar is the architect of the bipartisan DIGNIDAD Act, which would create an opportunity for millions of immigrants who entered the country unlawfully to secure work permits."
""If you are a gangster, they may kick you out. If you are a coyote, they may just burn you at the stake - I don't care," Salazar told Politi."
María Elvira Salazar, a Cuban American representative, has seen her political fortunes rise in Miami, winning by larger margins in recent elections. However, Trump's declining approval ratings among Latino voters, driven by economic concerns and harsh immigration policies, jeopardize her seat. Salazar's bipartisan DIGNIDAD Act aims to provide work permits for undocumented immigrants but does not offer a pathway to citizenship. As Democrats target her seat, Salazar faces challenges from both her party and the opposition, indicating a potential shift in Latino voter alignment.
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