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Thanksgiving With 'The Run-Up': Are Black Voters Leaving Democrats Behind?
Nov 23, 2023
Astead W. Herndon, host of 'The Run-Up', convenes a special Thanksgiving focus group to explore rising black support for Trump. They discuss historical reasons behind black voters' tendency to vote for Democrats, frustration with the party's inability to bring about change, and concerns over voting for Trump or Biden. The division among black voters based on gender and political engagement is explored, as well as the impact of Trump's outreach efforts to black men. The podcast concludes with reflections, desserts, and gratitude.
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- The changing relationship between black voters and the Democratic Party is leading to a significant percentage of black voters becoming less tied to the party, with some being more open to voting for Republicans or not voting at all.
- Certain economic policies presented by Republicans, such as promoting entrepreneurialism and financial mobility, along with the perception that Republicans speak more directly to the concerns of black men, contribute to the appeal of the Republican Party for some black male voters.
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The changing relationship between black voters and the Democratic Party
The podcast explores the changing relationship between black voters and the Democratic Party. Recent polls have shown that a significant percentage of black voters are becoming less tied to the Democratic Party, with some being more open to voting for Republicans or not voting at all. The discussion highlights the factors contributing to this shift, such as the perception that Democrats focus more on the interests of higher-income individuals and the feeling among some black men that their needs and desires are not being prioritized.
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