Concerns Arise Among Democrats Over Potential Low Turnout of Biden’s Black Base in 2024
Democrats are concerned about a decline in Black voter turnout, according to The Washington Post. In last year’s midterms, there was a 10 percentage-point decrease in Black voter turnout, which was the largest drop among any racial or ethnic group. This decline is worrying for Democrats, as Black voters were considered crucial in securing President Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in the 2020 election. The Democrats’ analysis showed that turnout was significantly lower among younger and male Black voters in key states like Georgia. This has created an opportunity for Republicans to increase their support among Black voters. GOP strategist Jay Williams suggested that cultural issues like school choice and transgender and LGBTQ issues could appeal to Black voters and serve as a “wedge issue” for Republicans. Ahead of the 2024 election, Democrats are stressing the importance of maintaining support from Black voters in battleground states like Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Activists argue that the Democratic Party has failed to effectively reach out to Black men, who are seen as a stable base for the party. Polling data also showed that a substantial portion of Black Americans expressed less than enthusiastic support for Biden’s potential reelection. Democrats are now focused on addressing their policy achievements and benefits to Black voters in order to mobilize support.
