Arr, Biden be workin' 'ard to win o'er swing state mateys of the Black crew, as support from the blue bloc be crumblin'!
2023-12-15
Arr, me hearties! Cap'n Biden be settin' sail on his re-election voyage, desperate to gather the support o' them Black voters. The polls be showin' him losin' their trust, aye, but he be aimin' to mend those sails and keep his ship afloat in the blue sea!
President Biden's re-election campaign is making a targeted effort to regain support from Black voters in two swing states, Georgia and North Carolina. This move comes as Biden's backing from the traditionally Democratic voting bloc has weakened, with former President Trump gaining significant ground among Black voters. The campaign's effort includes an ad titled "Compete," featuring a Black farmer from North Carolina praising Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their investment in Black farming communities. According to recent polls, Biden and Harris are facing weaker support from Black voters compared to the previous election. Biden's support among Black voters has dropped to 73%, while Trump has seen a significant increase in support, now at 23%. The New York Times also reported that Black voters are feeling disconnected from the Democratic Party and are unhappy with President Biden's performance. MSNBC host Al Sharpton warned of a lack of enthusiasm among young Black voters, urging the Biden campaign to take this seriously. Democratic strategists have also expressed concerns about Black voters questioning their loyalty to the party. Some feel that the focus on racial issues is limiting progress, suggesting that the party should prioritize fixing domestic issues. The Biden campaign responded by highlighting their administration's investment in infrastructure, internet access, healthcare, and pathways to land ownership for Black Americans and rural communities. However, it is unclear whether this targeted effort is in response to Biden's declining poll numbers among Black voters.