Recent polling data indicates a significant shift in political support among black voters, which could have major implications for upcoming elections. Although Joe Biden still holds a majority of black voters’ support, Donald Trump’s approval ratings within this demographic have seen a notable increase.
CNN just reported that President Trump has more than doubled his support with black voters.
His support with Hispanic voters has skyrocketed too.
That’s why Biden needs to cheat.
He’ll lose otherwise.pic.twitter.com/KSBIfhXRLY
— Paul A. Szypula
(@Bubblebathgirl) May 17, 2024
As of now, Biden leads Trump with 69% of the black vote. However, Trump has managed to garner 22% support from the same group—a substantial rise from just 9% at a comparable stage in the previous election cycle. This more than doubling of support for Trump among black voters marks a shift that could impact the dynamics of the next presidential race.
This increase in support for Trump suggests he might achieve the best performance by a Republican candidate among black voters in decades, potentially since the 1960 election when Richard Nixon ran against John F. Kennedy. Such a shift is not just a statistical change but could represent a significant realignment in voter behavior.
NBC’s Dasha Burns talks with black and Hispanic voters at the Bronx rally:
“Trump is the man who can save this country, period.”
They don’t care that Democrats smear him unfairly as a racist. They care about his policies. The pocketbook issues are driving them to the polls. pic.twitter.com/fkPBvnuCAd
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) May 24, 2024
The difference in support between older and younger black voters is particularly stark. Biden enjoys strong support among black voters over 50, with 82% favoring him compared to 8% for Trump. However, among black voters under 50, Biden’s support drops to 62%, while Trump’s increases to 25%. This nearly 40 percentage point lead among younger voters is considerably less than what Biden experienced in the 2020 overall polling.
The growing support for Trump among younger black voters highlights a potential challenge for the Biden campaign, which may need to adjust its strategies to address this demographic shift. The campaign might focus more on engaging with black voters, particularly younger ones, possibly increasing appearances at colleges and community events to bolster support.
Black Bronx voters say Joe Biden hasn’t done a single thing for them. They’re not voting for him so guess they must not be black then. pic.twitter.com/urn0iCiPX1
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) May 24, 2024
This trend suggests a broader discussion about the political preferences of younger black voters, who appear to be increasingly open to Republican candidates compared to previous elections. This development could influence campaign strategies not only for Biden but also for the broader Democratic Party as they attempt to maintain their historically strong ties with the black community.
Major Points
- Donald Trump’s support among black voters has more than doubled since the last election cycle, rising from 9% to 22%.
- Despite this increase, Joe Biden still leads with 69% of the black vote overall.
- The shift is most notable among younger black voters under 50, where Trump has 25% support compared to Biden’s 62%.
- This trend could mark the best performance for a Republican candidate among black voters in decades, potentially since the 1960 election.
- The Biden campaign may need to adjust its outreach strategies, particularly among younger black voters, to address this shift.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News