Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud? Mainstream Outlet Says “Trump Strongholds” Impacted By Hurricane Helene Could Swing Election
By Danielle
Numerous social media users have noted that Hurricane Helene caused a path of destruction through Republican-majority areas, particularly in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida.
“FEMA’s failure to get aid to communities devastated by the hurricane has understandably sparked fear and frustration. I heard an NPR host express concern that this incompetence might benefit Trump at the polls. But as I reflected on it, a different thought crossed my mind,” X user ‘amuse’ wrote.
“While the survivors of this disaster might be more inclined to vote against Kamala Harris, it’s doubtful that many of them will be able to vote at all. These folks are in survival mode—how much effort will they be able to put into casting a ballot when they’re focused on rebuilding their lives?” the post added.
ELECTION INTEGRITY: FEMA’s failure to get aid to communities devastated by the hurricane has understandably sparked fear and frustration. I heard an NPR host express concern that this incompetence might benefit Trump at the polls. But as I reflected on it, a different thought… pic.twitter.com/qA2WHI6PCx
— @amuse (@amuse) October 3, 2024
“If you’re curious how each county affected by Hurricane Helene voted in 2020 and how this might impact the 2024 election, here’s a breakdown of every county affected according to the White House, how they voted in 2020, and their population,” X user ‘SWAMPIST’ said.
Florida (17 counties):
Taylor County – Trump | Population: 21,796
Madison County – Trump | Population: 18,493
Dixie County – Trump | Population: 16,759
Levy County – Trump | Population: 42,915
Wakulla County – Trump | Population: 33,739
Jefferson County – Trump | Population:…— SWAMPIST (@swamp_ist) October 5, 2024
Florida (17 counties):
Taylor County – Trump | Population: 21,796
Madison County – Trump | Population: 18,493
Dixie County – Trump | Population: 16,759
Levy County – Trump | Population: 42,915
Wakulla County – Trump | Population: 33,739
Jefferson County – Trump | Population: 14,043
Lafayette County – Trump | Population: 8,422
Suwannee County – Trump | Population: 44,317
Hamilton County – Trump | Population: 13,392
Gilchrist County – Trump | Population: 17,864
Columbia County – Trump | Population: 71,686
Union County – Trump | Population: 15,299
Baker County – Trump | Population: 28,259
Bradford County – Trump | Population: 28,303
Putnam County – Trump | Population: 73,321
Marion County – Trump | Population: 375,908
Alachua County – Biden | Population: 278,468