Asalia Casares, a lifelong Democrat in Maverick County, Texas, who voted for Joe Biden in 2020, is concerned about the strain of illegal immigration on her hometown of Eagle Pass. Despite her sympathy for migrants, she worries about the safety of residents and migrant families, citing incidents such as people hiding behind an elderly neighbor's house. Casares, a tax official seeking re-election, believes Donald Trump's tougher stance would discourage border crossings. While conflicted as a Democrat, she leans towards voting for Trump in a head-to-head with Biden due to dissatisfaction with the current situation.
Trump, the likely Republican nominee, plans to visit Eagle Pass to tap into this frustration. He pledges to intensify his immigration crackdown and revive policies like building a border wall and the "remain in Mexico" program. Maverick County, historically Democratic, has shown increasing support for Trump, indicating a potential shift in political allegiance.
Olga Ramos, a Democrat running for re-election as a Maverick County commissioner, shares Casares' concerns. Her district includes areas where migrants cross, and residents have complained about issues like migrants charging phones on porches and allowing animals to escape by opening ranch gates. Despite this, it remains unclear if discontent over the border situation will influence other Democratic voters in Eagle Pass and nearby areas.
Jesus "Jesse" Becerra, a 72-year-old Democrat vying for a local constable position, supports Republican Nikki Haley but would choose Biden over Trump in a rematch. Becerra believes Biden has pushed for border legislation that Republicans blocked after Trump opposed it. He criticizes Republicans for their unwillingness to compromise, exacerbating the border situation.
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