This chapter explores the evolving preferences of Black voters, particularly Black men, as they respond to Trump's economic messaging amid dissatisfaction with Democratic policies. It highlights personal stories, strategic engagements by the Trump campaign, and Kamala Harris's efforts to connect with Black constituents through targeted initiatives.
For decades, the Democratic Party has counted on support from Black voters. But former President Donald Trump has tried to leverage voter dissatisfaction with Democrats to bite into the party’s edge with that key demographic. And for a while, it seemed to be working – until the first Black woman to lead a major presidential ticket shook up the race.
On today’s Big Take DC podcast, host Saleha Mohsin hears from voters and speaks to Bloomberg reporters Akayla Gardner and Hadriana Lowenkron about how Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has flipped the script for Trump, and for Democrats attempting to reverse President Joe Biden’s losses with Black Americans who were key to his win in 2020.
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