Trump Vs. Biden: One Candidate Gains Significant Ground Among This Demographic In Tightly Contested Race

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Loading... Loading... Former President Donald Trump has gained considerable support among Catholic voters in the U.S., outpacing President Joe Biden. What Happened: A Pew Research poll reveals that 55% of Catholics now favor Trump over Biden in a potential face-off. This is a marked shift from the 2020 election, where Trump only held a slim lead of 50% to 49%. The poll also shows that Biden's Catholic support has dwindled to 43%. This 12% swing in favor of Trump signals a significant shift in Catholic voter sentiment. Despite identifying as a practicing Catholic, Biden's positions on issues such as pro-choice deregulation and gender ideology affirmation have faced criticism from Catholic leaders, according to Fox News. Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C., previously labeled Biden a "cafeteria Catholic" for his selective adherence to the faith. Interestingly, Biden still holds a slight lead among Hispanic Catholics, with a narrow margin of 49%-47%. This is a significant shift to the right for this demographic, as a similar 2020 poll showed Hispanic Catholics favoring Biden over Trump with a 67%-26% split. Also Read: Donald Trump Reportedly Hid Billionaire's Bond Offer From Court To Save Millions The poll also found that approximately 60% of Protestants support Trump, while about 38% favor Biden. Atheists, agnostics and the religiously unaffiliated back Biden, with approximately 69% supporting the Democratic incumbent and only 28% supporting Trump. Why It Matters: This shift in Catholic voter sentiment comes as a surprise, given the earlier polls in May 2024 suggested a potential defeat for Trump against Biden. However, April's polls showed a thin lead for Trump. By the end of April, Trump had outpaced Biden by a slim margin of two points, suggesting a tightening race. Loading... Loading... This recent surge in Catholic support for Trump could impact the upcoming elections. Now Read: Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims She Has Proof That Votes For Donald Trump In 2020 Were 'Lost In The Mail': 'I Think He'll Be Vindicated Easily' This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo: Shutterstock