A Florida area known for being a "hotbed of Trump support" is reportedly seeing a bump in enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday. As Trump and Harris gear up to face one another in November's election, each candidate has made an effort to make inroads on the territories typicall...
  • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
    271·
    3 months ago

    I’ve seen the videos. This event is like the canary in the coal mine for those that know Florida politics. In 2020, the Villages went something like 70-30 for Trump. It is unusual for them even to have a Harris rally, much less a well attended one.

    • Microw@lemm.ee
      4·
      3 months ago

      Was this rally organized by people from the Villages? Or could it be an outsider thing trying to turn these communities?

      • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
        6·
        3 months ago

        I don’t reckon that makes much difference. Fact is 100s of seniors in golf carts showed up. Usually, the local party folks organize such events.