Will Enfield vote for Trump again?
Will Trump repeat his 2016 Enfield victory? It's possible. There is one big local issue in play: Defense spending.
Connecticut ranks 7th in the nation on defense spending. Trump increased defense spending, as promised, and Connecticut has benefited from the increases. Residents here are aware that many jobs are defense-related.
The town carries the New England traditions of live and let live tolerance, for all its conservative leanings.
Enfield is generally socially liberal but fiscally conservative. This election will test the power of Enfield's social liberals.
People feel they pay too much in local and state taxes, which helps local and state Republicans.
Republicans here tend to skew liberal on social issues, which keeps some of the Democrats in their camp. One thing to note: The town is heavily Catholic and Trump's abortion stance may be appealing to some.
Connecticut responded aggressively to the pandemic and had one of the best records in the nation. With the virus infection rates surging, people here may blame Trump. This could be a factor in today's vote.
The election turnout in Enfield may be heading to a record level. Does this foretell a Trump or Biden victory in Enfield? That's too hard of a call to make.
The election turnout in Enfield may be heading to a record level. Does this foretell a Trump or Biden victory in Enfield? That's too hard of a call to make.
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