President Joe Biden is planning a trip to Georgia and Detroit to engage with Black voters and small-business owners before delivering commencement speeches and an NAACP speech. The purpose of these trips, according to the campaign, is to meet Black voters where they are and not take any voter for granted. The campaign declined to provide specific details about the president’s meetings, but emphasized the importance of outreach to secure a voter base that historically supports Democrats by a large margin. Recent polling shows some softening in support among Black voters, which is crucial for Biden’s reelection efforts.
Earlier in the week, Biden met with family members of the plaintiffs in the Brown v. Board of Education case and is scheduled to speak at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. The outreach includes meeting with leaders of the Divine Nine, a group of historically Black sororities and fraternities. The campaign’s efforts to engage with Black Americans also include visits to cultural spaces like Dreamville Fest in North Carolina, along with addressing issues like record low Black unemployment and forgiveness of student loans that disproportionately affect Black Americans.
In the upcoming election, Biden faces a challenge in maintaining the high level of support he received from Black voters in the 2020 election. Recent polling shows that Biden has support from around 58% of Black voters aged 18 to 49, while older Black voters show higher support at 88%. Former President Donald Trump has gained some support among young and older Black voters, which could impact the election in battleground states. The memo from the campaign underscores the importance of Black voters in ensuring Biden and Harris are reelected to continue delivering for Black America.
The trips this weekend are part of Biden’s commitment to Black Americans and addressing their concerns. The campaign is highlighting the administration’s efforts to support Black communities, including economic opportunities and education. However, Biden is also facing criticism for his handling of the war in Gaza, with concerns raised by Morehouse College and Democrats. Critics are frustrated by the administration’s response to the crisis and its reluctance to call for an immediate and permanent cease-fire, as the death toll in Gaza continues to rise. Despite these challenges, the campaign remains focused on ensuring strong support from Black voters in the upcoming election.
The upcoming visits to Georgia and Detroit reflect Biden’s efforts to engage with Black voters and highlight his administration’s support for Black communities. The campaign is emphasizing the importance of not taking any voter for granted and building on the support Biden received in the 2020 election. With Trump gaining some support among Black voters, particularly younger voters, Biden’s outreach efforts are crucial in securing their support in the upcoming election. The campaign is committed to continuing its efforts to ensure that Black voters support Biden and Harris in November to continue delivering for Black America.
