BLACKVOTER.ORG #18

Empowering Awareness: Stay Grounded With Blackvoter.org Newsletter!

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BlackVoter.org & Edith Wilson (content curation advisor)
March 20, 2024

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📣 The Biden campaign is actively targeting black and Latino voters through new ads, recognizing the importance of these demographics in the upcoming election. 🎯 Polls have shown that President Trump is making inroads with these traditionally Democratic-leaning groups, prompting Biden to express concern and reach out for their support.

🤝 In response, the Biden campaign has released two new ads aimed at black voters in key swing states, highlighting the failures of the Trump economy and emphasizing the work that Biden and Harris have put in to support the black community. Additionally, the campaign has launched a nationwide program called "Latinos con Biden-Harris" to engage with Latino voters and showcase Biden's efforts to lower insulin costs and his pro-abortion stance.

💪 The campaign's proactive approach seeks to demonstrate that Biden and Harris are committed to the needs and concerns of these important voting blocs.

The United States 🇺🇸 is experiencing a major shift in the composition of its minority electorate, and this is keeping Democratic strategists up at night. The once-dominant African American voters, who were loyal to the Democratic Party, are now facing competition from Hispanic, Asian American, and other nonwhite voters.

These new voters are less firmly loyal to the Democratic Party, which is reducing the party's Election Day margins among people of color. This multiracial, multiethnic population now makes up one-third of the electorate.

Polls are suggesting that the upcoming election could see the largest racial realignment since the Civil Rights Act was passed. However, some experts argue that these claims of a racial realignment may be premature and that there has not yet been a major shift in partisan politics.

Nevertheless, recent polling data is problematic for the Biden campaign, as it shows Trump with a slight lead. The question remains whether these trends are long-lasting or temporary fluctuations unique to this campaign.

✨ President Joe Biden recently visited Michigan to rally support from Black voters and build relationships within the Black community. However, some Black community leaders were left disappointed when Biden did not visit a Black church during his trip.

The decision to skip the Black church visit angered community leaders who had hoped for an opportunity to engage with the president in a more meaningful way. This missed opportunity is particularly important, given that Biden's approval rating among Black adults has fallen since the start of his presidency.

📉 The visit to a predominantly Black city like Saginaw presented an opportunity for Biden to connect with Black voters and address their concerns. The disappointment felt by community leaders highlights the need for authentic and inclusive engagement with marginalized communities.

Biden's campaign must make efforts to listen to these voices and take concrete actions to address their needs and concerns.

An article discusses the pushback that the evangelical campaign against abortion is facing this year. 👩‍🦱💪 Young, Black women are emerging as a significant force in the fight for reproductive rights, as they are more likely to rank abortion as an important issue influencing their vote.

This poses a challenge for Republicans, who have made an anti-abortion stance a central part of their politics. 🚫👶 The article argues that the strict conservative approach to abortion is out of touch with the values of many Americans and demonstrates an authoritarian streak rather than a commitment to individual freedom.

🚫🗽 African American women, who have a long history of facing oppression, are rising up to challenge conservative viewpoints on abortion. The article concludes by suggesting that the Black church and women of faith can play a vital role in advocating for reproductive justice.

🌟 The Biden campaign is setting its sights on flipping North Carolina in the 2024 election, despite the state's recent history of leaning Republican. 💪 While it will take relentless effort, strategists believe that North Carolina is a promising opportunity for Biden, especially given the upcoming gubernatorial race.

💼 The campaign plans to spend big in the state, including a $30 million advertising blitz. 📣 Biden has been actively reaching out to different voting factions in North Carolina, and he and Vice President Harris will be visiting the state in March.

🚀 While Democrats acknowledge that flipping North Carolina is an uphill battle, they believe that demographic shifts and growing support from college-educated voters and Black voters make it a smart bet. 💙 Republicans, on the other hand, argue that the state is not a forgone conclusion and that demographic developments and the weak Republican gubernatorial candidate could work in Biden's favor.

Overall, both parties recognize the importance of North Carolina and are prepared to invest the necessary resources to win the state in 2024.

💥 Democratic strategists are warning Black voters about former President Donald Trump's history with political violence after his recent remark about a "bloodbath" if he is not elected. They urge voters to take Trump at his word and not give him the benefit of the doubt.

🔥 They highlight Trump's past statements that encouraged or downplayed violence, such as telling white nationalist groups to "stand back and stand by" and blaming "both sides" after a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville. The strategists argue that Black voters, in particular, should be mindful of Trump's tendency to use political violence as a way to silence and suppress Black voices.

✊ They also note that Trump's rhetoric aligns with authoritarian tactics and poses a threat to democracy. Concerns about more political violence persist, especially as Trump suggests he will not accept the results of the next presidential election if he loses.

As we bid farewell for today, let's remember that change begins with us. Let's keep pushing forward, breaking barriers, and making history. Together, we can create the future we envision. Until next time, keep shining bright!

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