Summary:

Democrats are becoming increasingly concerned about a possible drop in Black voter turnout for the 2024 presidential election, according to party insiders. The worries arise from a 10% decrease in Black voter turnout in the 2022 midterms compared to 2018, a more substantial decline than any other racial or ethnic group, as per a Washington Post analysis. The decline was particularly significant among younger and male Black voters in crucial states like Georgia, where Democrats aim to mobilize Black voter support for President Biden in 2024.

The Democratic party has acknowledged the need to bolster their outreach efforts to this demographic. W. Mondale Robinson, founder of the Black Male Voter Project, highlighted the need for Democrats to refocus their attention on Black male voters, who have shown lower levels of engagement. In response, Biden’s team has pledged to communicate more effectively about the benefits that the Black community has reaped under Biden’s administration, according to Cedric L. Richmond, a senior advisor at the Democratic National Committee.

However, Black voter advocates have identified deep-seated issues affecting Black voter turnout. Many Black men reportedly feel detached from the political process and uninspired by both parties’ policies. Terrance Woodbury, CEO of HIT Strategies, a polling firm, suggests that the Democratic party’s focus on countering Trump and Republican extremism doesn’t motivate younger Black men as much as arguments focused on policy benefits. Concerns are growing within the party that if they fail to address these issues, disenchanted Black voters might either abstain or, potentially, be swayed by Republican messaging on certain key issues.

  • Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    He was too old the first time, I’m surprised he made it this long. I was under the impression that their plan was to have biden die during his term so kamala became the first woman president.

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      1 year ago

      “… Their plan was to have Biden die…”

      Can you hear yourself? That’s f’ng crazy.

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        I dont think theyre plan was to outright let him die during the presidency, but I did think they would bust out the 25th amendment at least a year ago to put Kamala in charge

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        1 year ago

        You think they didn’t consider the possibility when they chose a 78 year old to run for president? It was probably more likely than not. Now even more so.

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          The possibility is considered with every election. That’s why there are two names on the ticket.

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          Goddamn. ok. Double down on crazy then. Who exactly is “they” here, in your worldview, may I ask?

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            1 year ago

            Jesus dude, I’m not talking about some secret society world order bullshit.

            Literally the democratic party decides who can run for leader of their party, you think Joe Biden just randomly says he wants to run and everyone says sure? Otherwise he would have to run as an independent.

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      Also, Kamala is a pretty bad choice too due to her record as a district attorney. I still can’t believe the Democrats ran with her despite police reform being such a huge issue in 2020

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        Lol I can believe it, do you think the Democrats actually want to do anything about the police?