Biden Campaign Worries About Black Support as Trump Gains Traction

CNN political analyst Nia-Malika Henderson expresses the Biden campaign's concern regarding Black voters turning out for the president in November, amidst polls showing a rise in support for Trump.

CNN political analyst Nia-Malika Henderson has raised concerns about the Biden campaign's apprehension regarding Black voter turnout in November. According to Henderson, the campaign fears that African American voters may either stay home or support Donald Trump's campaign.

The Biden campaign's worries stem from observed patterns of Black Republican support and Donald Trump's successful efforts to rally them around his campaign. Polls indicate that Biden enjoys approximately 70-75% support among African Americans, significantly lower than the 90% he needs to secure victory in certain areas.

Biden Campaign Worries About Black Support as Trump Gains Traction

To address this concern, the Biden campaign has labeled Trump a "racist" in their Juneteenth message, highlighting his history of disparaging Black Americans. However, some skepticism exists regarding the impact of this strategy, as polls suggest that Trump has made gains among Black voters.

Rep. James Clyburn has expressed doubts about the polls, emphasizing Biden's "quiet constituency" and questioning the likelihood of Black families supporting Trump. Nevertheless, CNN's Daniel Strauss has commented on the Biden campaign's defensive posture as indicative of their concern about these polls.

Biden Campaign Worries About Black Support as Trump Gains Traction

Strauss further highlights the intense competition between the two campaigns for specific electoral segments, reflecting their anticipation of a close election. CNN's Kayla Tausche suggests that the campaign's written statement targeting Trump serves to distance Biden from the fray while maintaining a presidential stance. However, she notes that voters may not perceive it as such.

A recent USA Today/Suffolk University poll reveals a significant decline in Black voter support for Biden in Michigan and Pennsylvania. In Michigan, Trump now secures 15% of the Black vote, compared to Biden's 54%. In the 2020 election, Trump received only 9% of the Black vote in Michigan. In Pennsylvania, Trump gains 11% of the Black vote, an increase of 3 points from 2020. Despite this, Biden still maintains a majority support of 56% among Black voters in the state.

Biden Campaign Worries About Black Support as Trump Gains Traction

The Biden campaign's concerns reiterate the importance of Black voter support in the upcoming election and the potential impact of Trump's appeals to Black Republicans. The campaign's ongoing efforts to address these concerns will likely shape the electoral landscape and ultimately influence the outcome of the November election.