Kamala Harris’s campaign team has launched a new WhatsApp channel to connect directly with Latino voters in the U.S.
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Kamala Harris is on WhatsApp as part of a broader strategy to mobilize and engage this key voting bloc, especially in an increasingly fragmented media environment.
Key Details:
- Innovation in Communication: The WhatsApp channel, called “Latinos con Harris-Walz,” is the first of its kind in a presidential campaign. It aims to provide a direct and personalized way to interact with Latino voters.
- Motivation and Reach: Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz intend to use this platform to deliver culturally relevant content and combat misinformation. According to a Pew Research Center report, 54% of Latinos in the U.S. use WhatsApp, making it an effective way to reach this community.
- Welcome Messages and Engagement: Julie Chávez Rodríguez, Harris-Walz campaign manager, has released a bilingual video inviting Latinos to join the channel and share it with their families. The goal is to keep voters informed about the campaign’s actions and policies while fostering closer dialogue.
- Focus on the Latino Community: The campaign emphasizes Harris and Walz’s commitment to issues affecting the Latino community and seeks to strengthen ties with voters through more direct and tailored communication.
- Political Context: In contrast to former President Donald Trump, who has been criticized for his treatment of the Latino community, the Harris-Walz campaign positions itself as a defender of Latino interests, highlighting the importance of the Latino vote in the upcoming election.
This digital strategy represents a significant step forward in how campaigns can connect with specific demographic groups by using communication platforms that align with their habits and preferences.
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