Object of all the candidates’ attention
It is also in this state where the two candidates meet on sensitive issues, such as opposition to the acquisition of the American steel company US Steel by its Japanese competitor Nippon Steel. Electorally, it is fashionable to oppose the Japanese offensive, as the steel industry continues to be seen as an essential instrument of the country’s sovereignty.
Another key element in this state is the Latino vote, which could make the difference for one party or another. The 579,000 Hispanic voters are expected to play a decisive role. In Pennsylvania, 53% of the Latino population is Puerto Rican, historically anchored to the left, but this support appears to be eroding, especially among young men, who could be tempted by the Trump vote. The participation rate of this community will be crucial.
Also in this state, where one of the largest shale gas deposits in the world is located, Kamala Harris changed her position regarding fracking, a method of extracting hydrocarbons with significant environmental costs. During the previous presidential campaign, in 2020, Kamala Harris said she wanted to ban hydraulic fracturing nationwide. But, four years later, he claims to support this extraction method and thus joins Donald Trump’s position. And rightly so, the technique of fracking is a major source of employment and helps revive industrial and economic growth in Pennsylvania.
