This year's presidential contest couldn't be closer. One day Donald Trump is up by a point or two and the next day it's Kamala Harris' turn to be in the lead. This seems especially true in states like Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Georgia where huge numbers of Hispanic voters live and work.
So between now and Election Day, how do Harris and Trump plan to pick up hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Hispanic votes? One way is for each of them to speak Spanish fluently before November 5th. Another way is to flood the airwaves with Spanish-language ads. A third way is to be seen eating tacos with community leaders. If you ask me, this culinary route is their best path to victory. Here’s why I say that:
In the past, I have urged presidential candidates to eat hot dogs on the 4th of July. Why? Because more than 150 million red hots are consumed during America's annual Independence Day celebration. That's nothing. According to Market Data Research, 76 percent of Americans will eat more than 4 billion tacos this year. Granted, not all of them will be enjoyed by Hispanics, but I'm guessing a significant number will be.
Let me be clear, there is no one, magic taco that appeals to all Hispanic voters. Some like carnitas soft tacos while others prefer fish, chicken or shrimp crispy tacos. That's not all. Some voters will ask for corn tortillas while others will request flour. When you add guacamole, salsa fresca, lettuce or cheese to the mix, the possibilities are endless.
Hispanic voters in states like Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Georgia want the same things most voters are looking for. They want job security, safe streets, health care, retirement pensions and more. I don't have a crystal ball, so I can't tell you if Trump or Harris is going to win in November. But I can tell you this: I believe the candidate who is seen eating the most tacos between now Election Day will have the inside track to the White House.
What do you say?
-DF
Anything that gets more people eating more tacos is a step forward for all man/personkind in my book. I want to see who can still project a strong, confident presence after getting taco drippings down the front of their shirt/blouse/suit coat, whatever.
In the meantime, me and my family will serve tacos.