Black votes in Georgia are turning away from President Joe Biden, establishment media warned Monday, raising concerns among Democrats that former President Donald Trump may be making a major shift to win the Peach State. He emphasized his concerns.
Compared to many states, the black vote plays an outsized role in Georgia.
- Georgia is a battleground state that Biden won by a 0.5 point difference in 2022. Number 2-Largest black population in the United States.
- According to U.S. Census data, 33 percent of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election voters were Black. show.
According to Reuters, many black voters dislike Biden because he has not prioritized urban concerns such as the rising cost of living, illegal immigration and lack of school choice. “[S]Polls and interviews show that Black voters are now disillusioned with rising costs of living and racial justice priorities, feeling that Biden’s Democratic Party is still not delivering on its promises. and Reuters report:
More than a dozen voters, advocates and civil rights leaders interviewed by Reuters said there was a disconnect in the Biden campaign’s messaging in black communities across the country, including in Georgia, where 33% of the population is black. Stated.
Only 78 percent of black voters Said They will vote for Biden in 2024. atlanta journal constitution That’s lower than the 90 percent approval rating black voters typically give Democrats in Georgia, the poll found. Twelve percent of black voters said they would support Trump in November.
Voters told establishment media that Democrats were frustrated by Biden’s declining momentum in the state. “It’s frustrating as a Georgian because he’s put so much into the state of Georgia,” said Eric Allen, former chairman of the Cobb County Democratic Party. times. “But that’s understandable. If you think about the 2020 election, Biden was able to capitalize on the momentum here because of the energy of the statewide election.”
“We need extra energy across the state to really play. And Georgia doesn’t have it this season,” he added.
Biden and his allies Spent $24 million for advertising in Georgia during the 2024 cycle; new york times As reported on Monday, the investment may not bear fruit due to grassroots energy “problems”.
“I feel like a lot of things haven’t changed in the last four years,” says William Trice, 26. Said NPR. “If anything, for me, things have gotten worse. I’m not going to say it’s all Biden’s fault, but I’m not saying it’s all Biden’s fault, but how much change has Biden made for me and my family and people like me?” I don’t know what caused it.”
“I have a grandfather who is about the same age,” Trice continued. “I love my grandpa, but I couldn’t imagine him carrying the weight of an entire country on his shoulders.”
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