Race and immigration are likely to be major issues in the 2018 midterm elections. President Trump's rhetoric on these issues has been divisive and has energized both his supporters and opponents.
* A 2018 poll by the Pew Research Center found that 71% of Americans say that race relations are generally bad, the highest percentage since 2001.
* The same poll found that 67% of Americans believe that undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the country legally.
* According to a 2018 poll by the Public Religion Research Institute, 56% of Americans believe that racism is a major problem in the United States.
These numbers suggest that a significant portion of the electorate is concerned about race and immigration and that these issues could play a major role in the 2018 elections.
Gender
Gender is also likely to be a major issue in the 2018 midterm elections. The #MeToo movement has raised awareness of sexual harassment and assault, and many women are demanding action to address these issues.
* A 2017 poll by the Public Religion Research Institute found that 67% of American adults believe that sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior are a major problem in the workplace.
* The same poll found that 57% of American adults believe that sexual assault is a major problem in the United States.
These numbers suggest that a significant portion of the electorate is concerned about gender issues and that these issues could play a major role in the 2018 elections.
How These Issues Will Affect the Midterm Elections
It is difficult to predict exactly how race, immigration, and gender will affect the 2018 midterm elections. However, it is likely that these issues will be major talking points during the campaign and that they could motivate voters to turn out on Election Day.
* Republicans may try to energize their base by appealing to white voters who are concerned about immigration and racial minorities.
* Democrats may try to energize their base by appealing to women and minorities who are concerned about gender issues and discrimination.
The outcome of the midterm elections will likely depend on which party can successfully mobilize their base and turn out their voters on Election Day.
