Eduardo A. Gamarra, professor in the department of politics and international relations at Florida International University: “Latinos in the United States are diverse, differing by national origin, arrival time, social class, age, gender, race and state of residence. Historically, most have leaned Democratic, viewing the party as more reflective of their values, particularly on immigration, health care and economic opportunity. However, recent years have seen a shift, with significant numbers of Latinos moving away from the Democratic Party—not necessarily toward the Republicans, but reflecting a broader distrust of politicians and political institutions. Harris resonates with Latino voters on critical issues, such as economic opportunity, immigration reform to counter the threat of mass deportation and access to health care. The continued support for Trump among some Latinos is more complex. While his policies, such as attempts to dismantle Obamacare and his…”