Could Trump-Curious Black Voters Swing the Election? (Ep. 3)
Jun 9, 2024
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Pollster Terrance Woodbury and Lavora Barnes discuss Trump-curious black voters and strategies to bring them back to the Democratic Party. They analyze Biden's speeches, Trump's tactics, and the power of organizing with love. The focus is on understanding and engaging with these voters to ensure a successful election outcome.
Emphasize progress under current administration to retain voter support.
Support Vice President Kamala Harris as a strong figure for the community.
Highlight negative impacts of Trump's policies to sway voter opinions.
Deep dives
Persuading Voters Through Progress Acknowledgment
Remind voters of the progress made under the current administration due to their votes. Highlight decreased incarceration rates, poverty reduction, home ownership increase, among other improvements made as a result of their support. Emphasize that continued progress is dependent on their continued support.
Vice President Kamala Harris as a Strong Advocate
Highlight the presence of Vice President Kamala Harris as a strong, intelligent Black woman standing alongside President Biden. Stress the importance of supporting her and emphasize her role in carrying the community forward.
Impact of Donald Trump's Policies on Communities
Remind voters of the negative impact of Donald Trump's policies and behaviors on communities, such as racial violence, immigration issues, and programs affecting black bodies. Showcase the detrimental effects of his actions and policies as reasons to reconsider supporting him.
Engaging in Meaningful Conversations with Younger Black Voters
Engage in conversations where politics are not commonly discussed, such as in clubs, neighborhoods, and community spaces. Use relatable messengers to address concerns about progress, accountability, and impact of policies. Focus on direct, deep relational engagement to reach and resonate with voters.
Defending Democracy Amid Low Trust
Acknowledge the low trust and faith in political institutions and democracy, especially among communities facing systemic challenges. Highlight the importance of defending democracy and addressing the system's discrepancies and inefficiencies. Emphasize the need to engage with voters on a personal level, respecting their perspectives and experiences in the democratic process.
Jon is joined by pollster Terrance Woodbury and Lavora Barnes, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, to talk about the black voters who may cast their ballots for Trump this November. Who are they? Why are they leaving the Democratic Party? And how can we bring them back into the fold? Jon, Terrance, and Lavora dive into focus group tape, the Trump campaign’s strategy, and Biden’s recent speeches to find a message that works for these voters and then John Taylor, co-founder of Black Male Initiative Georgia, reminds us that the work of organizing should always begin with love.
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