What do the numbers tell us about the right messaging and the best policies to appeal to the most key voters?   In this episode, veteran political consultant Mike Madrid is back to discuss the evolving political landscape, especially focusing on the decisive role of Latino voters in American democracy. Drawing insights from Mike's book, THE LATINO CENTURY, the discussion highlights key battleground states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina, and the strategic shifts in Democratic messaging under Kamala Harris. Additionally, the conversation covers the unique dynamics of the 2024 election, the comparative strengths of Biden, Harris, and Trump, and the significance of various races such as Will Rollins' campaign in CA-41 as well as other key House races. We also delve into the role of negative partisanship, campaign rally impacts, voter behavior, and the importance of data-driven strategies. As he always does, Mike sheds light on what’s really happening in the election whether we see it as good news or bad - it’s simply the real deal, no “hopium” and definitely no b.s.   We're on Patreon! Join the community:  https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review:  https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics   00:42 Introducing Mike Madrid (Again) 01:24 Mike Madrid's Book and Its Impact 05:13 Democratic Party's Shift on Immigration 07:05 Kamala Harris's Conservative Policy Shift 09:22 Latino Voter Dynamics and Political Shifts 19:39 Polling and Campaign Strategies 25:00 North Carolina's Political Landscape 47:19 Political Predictions 47:40 Demographic Shifts and Voter Behavior 48:17 Kamala Harris's Campaign Strategy 51:03 Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis in Elections 53:51 The Role of Polling and Registration Surges 59:47 Key House Races and Candidate Profiles 01:06:30 Biden vs. Harris: Election Dynamics   We're on Patreon! Join the community:  https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review:  https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics   Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com   https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Latino-Century/Mike-Madrid/9781668015261    https://substack.com/@madridmike