72% of Hispanics say the country is headed on the wrong track
88% of Hispanics think the American Dream will be harder for the next generation to achieve
Arlington, VA— (7/8/24) The LIBRE Institute, a research and education non-profit focused on engaging Hispanics, in partnership with Public Opinion Strategies, released a survey of 1,200 Hispanics showing their views on the president, Congress, the economy, health care, immigration, the direction of the country, and much more.
According to the findings, President Joe Biden is struggling with Hispanics. Overall, 59% disapprove of him, and 37% strongly disapprove. Amid such massive dissatisfaction, 60% of Hispanic independents don’t even plan to vote. Nonetheless, Hispanics continue to believe in the American Dream while acknowledging that it is now harder to achieve. 88% of Hispanics think the American Dream will be harder to reach for the next generation.
Topline numbers from the poll:
- 59% of Hispanics disapprove of President Biden.
- Nearly 37% say they strongly disapprove.
- This is 6% higher than our 2023 poll.
- 60% of Hispanic Independent voters are not planning on voting this November.
- 72% of Hispanic voters say the country is headed on the wrong track.
- 88% of Hispanic voters think the American Dream will be harder for the next generation to achieve.
- This is 8% higher than our 2023 poll.
- 49% of Hispanic voters say they are worse off than four years ago.
- Inflation and the economy are the number one issues followed by Illegal immigration and border security.
- A plurality of Latino voters receive their news from social media. Younger Latino voters consume more of their news from social media; older Latino voters receive their news from broadcast media.
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Addendums:
The Road to 2024 and Beyond Toplines
National Hispanic Survey Deck
Public Opinion Strategies: National Hispanic Core Interview Questions
Public Opinion Strategies: Key Findings Executive Memo
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