How do black voters view Biden’s handling of the War in Israel?
The presence of a third party candidate on the presidential ballot may not be the only thing that President Biden finds troubling.
If large portions of voter blocks that supported him in 2020, just stay home it could be just as damaging to his campaign
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Cliff Albright, co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund , warned of a growing dissatisfaction among Black voters with President Joe Biden ‘s handling of the Israel-Hamas war , potentially jeopardizing the strong support he enjoyed in the community during the last election.
Albright highlighted the multifaceted reasons for the discontent within the Black community , citing concerns over the perceived injustice of the war, solidarity with oppressed populations and the financial implications of allocating resources overseas.
The co-founder also emphasized the historical trend of Black and Brown individuals forming a disproportionate percentage of ground troops , deepening the connection between the community and the conflict.
Albright’s comments align with recent reports of Black pastors urging Biden to call for a cease-fire. Even those critical of Biden on the Israel-Palestine issue acknowledge the unfavorable prospect of a Trump reelection, particularly for their predominantly Black and working-class congregations.
The pivotal question emerges: Will frustrated Black voters express their discontent at the ballot box?
Albright suggests that while some are reluctant to switch their allegiance to former President Donald Trump , viable alternatives may be staying home on Election Day or considering third-party candidates such as outspoken war critic Cornel West.
As the war continues, Albright said the risk of voter disillusionment looms large, particularly in key battleground states like Michigan and Georgia.
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Biden started his presidency with an 86 percent average approval rating among Black Americans, higher than any other racial group. But by July 2022, that number was down 23 percentage points, to 63 percent. That said, his approval rating among Black Americans — unlike the other three racial groups we looked at — did mildly increase ahead of the midterm elections. But since early 2023, it has dropped again to 60 percent, the lowest his approval rating has ever been among Black Americans during his presidency.
Why is Biden losing support from people of color? - ABC News (go.com)
oh no! democrats are done for. oh wait, the election is 9 months and 5 trials splattered all over the media from now...
Reading the article informs one of a very noticeable drop in support for Biden from the very people who helped tremendously to elect him.
That will be a real concern for Biden, as it would for any politician seeking election.
This might be the bigger Black issue:
PONTIAC, Mich. — The neighborhood he grew up in was always a bit rough around the edges, and it has frayed even more over the years, but Bryan Killian-Bey found reasons to smile as he drove through it on a recent winter day: his grandmother’s old, now-abandoned house and the school that used to be a hangout spot for the area’s kids.
He voted for President Biden in 2020, but this time Killian-Bey says he and others in his predominantly Black neighborhood aren’t so sure. “I’m torn between voting and not voting at all. A lot of us are,” Killian-Bey said. “I don’t think Biden is it, but I don’t see what else is out there.” He wants Democrats to “give me substance. You can’t dangle carrots and assume we’ll vote for you just because we don’t like the other platform. "
Is that what Dems do, dangle carrots in front of Blacks?
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dev
What was I thinking
You are probably right, it likely does not mean a thing
Texan
That is what I thought as well
DotW
Isn't that a symptom of what some people call "you only come around when you need me" syndrome ?
I don't think the loss of support is because of the Israeli war. Imo its got more to due with the economy and the border crisis.
I also believe that many blacks are realizing what a Trojan Horse the democratic party has become for them.
For decades, blacks essentially voted democratic only because their parents did. Many modern blacks see, via social media and online news sites, that the democratic party has been lying to them and they are realizing they have been taken for a ride.
Now, I'm not saying all of these folks would switch to the republican party, but I have seen interviews where many of them state they are contemplating it.
For Democrats, if people don't vote, it will hurt them. Dems know it, too.
Some of them may even have friends who somehow remained black even while not voting for Biden.
Texan
A low turnout in urban areas (especially if there is a large minority component to the absentees) will certainly negatively affect the democrats
Yes it will, and can impact the election heavily.
Greg
I agree that the Israeli/Hamas war is not the only issue causing disinterest in democratic policies in the black communities, perhaps not even near the top of the list of concerns but it is there none the less
Very interesting - thanks for sharing.
it seems views on the Israeli/Hamas conflict are only part of their dissatisfaction
If you don’t vote for me, then you aren’t black. Joe Biden
Nothing more special than an old racist white guy telling people of color they aren’t black.
George
But remember he apologized for saying "I tell you what, if you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain’t black."
He might not have remembered saying it, but he apologized.
So did he mean what he said or did mean that he was sorry it slipped out on the record?
The sad thing is that isn’t even in the top ten, my favorite was during the Democrat debates, when he said that African American women weren’t smart enough to raise their own children without help on a question about racism.
George
I remember that brouhaha -
Should chickens vote for Colonel Sanders?
Dems want to give chickens the right to vote too? I though it would end with illegals getting the right to vote, I should have known better.
Should African Americans vote for a racist like Biden?
I'd say that the blacks would know a racist quickly, and yet they voted in overwhelming numbers for him in 2020. In fact they have been voting dem since the Republicans abandoned them.
I bet some will express buyers remorse and either not vote or vote for someone else.
It’s a stampede to trump. He's currently increased share of black voters about 300% over what Romney received
jbb
Sounded pretty good in your head I bet, but lacks something in print - who are you calling "chickens" and who do you think they should vote for?
I'm not surprised, cause after all, Black Lives Matter has taken sides with the terrorists, and look who's totally lacking in gratitude for the many Jews, some giving their lives, who went out of their way to support the blacks during the civil rights movement.
Will they get fooled again?
Yes yes yes, we hear the same things from every faction within the diverse Democratic coalition of interest groups every election cycle as they jostle among themselves for priority and the prime positions, but have no doubts about it...
Women, minorities and gays aren't voting gop.
And apparently the independents aren't either.
Especially as Trump will head the gop's ticket.
jbb
I think you might have a point here, but another option is that many of them will just not vote at all with who is heading the democratic ticket
Again, the problem with false equivalencies is that they are false. Biden is old and he sometimes acts his age, but he is capably leading a successful administration during perilous times as he hired capable people...
Imagine the crew Trump would nominate!
Americans can too and they do not like it...
That's hilarious!
jbb
Again a fair point, but it has absolutely nothing to do with the comment you responded to
Yes, Robert, it does. Our choices are not equal. Our only viable choices for POTUS in November will be Trump or Biden...
One had a failed Presidency. The other is President Biden!
Opinions do vary..............greatly
Biden is old and he sometimes acts his age, but he is capably leading a successful administration
jbb
I know that facts are not really of much concern in many NT discussions, but here are some facts none the less
No one in the country is more pro Biden than CNN and a survey from CNN a few months ago shows
CNN Poll: Biden faces negative job ratings and concerns about his age as he gears up for 2024 | CNN Politics
One had a failed Presidency. The other is President Biden!
Many Americans would say that you failed to complete your sentence and that it should say -- One had a failed Presidency. The other is President Biden, whoo is nearing the end of a failed presidency!
And your answer had nothing to do with my comment in 5.1, you merely continue to preach
People have been waiting 50 years for him to step up and become a leader. So far he hasn't.
Nope, Joe Biden is President. He beat Trump and will again...
Vote For Trump if you want. He will carry Ohio regardless...
And he still hasn't stepped up.
Your comments leads me to believe you do not read his posts.
jbb
You really either do not read or are unable to understand what people state in their comments.
I have sated on numerous occasions that I will vote for neither Biden nor Trump come election day.
I do appreciate that you are okay with the fact that I will vote for whomever I choose to
I see no one wanted to discuss, debate or dispute the facts produced in the polling presented in my comment earlier. I am not surprised, a little disappointed but not surprised.