June 18th 2024.
A recent survey conducted among Black voters in Michigan and Pennsylvania has shed light on their disappointment in having to choose between current President Joe Biden and former commander-in-chief Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. According to the latest findings from USA Today/Suffolk University, Biden's support among Black voters, who played a crucial role in his victory four years ago, seems to be dwindling as we approach the November election. Despite this, the majority of Black voters in these two swing states still prefer Biden over Trump or any third-party candidates as they fear another Trump administration.
The Pew Center Research data shows that during the 2020 election, a whopping 92% of Black voters supported Biden. However, as we approach the 2024 election, which is just five months away, the numbers have drastically decreased. Take the example of sisters Olivia and Macayla Jones. Both of them are not enthusiastic about voting for either candidate. Olivia, a senior at Central Michigan University, says, "I'm not voting for Trump, but I'm not excited about voting for Biden either. None of my close friends seem to be excited about either candidate. It's a universal feeling." Macayla, who works as a communications coordinator for a youth center in Bellville, Michigan, plans to vote for Biden as "the lesser of two evils", but she admits that it still disturbs her.
Even though Trump has made efforts to woo Black voters during his time in Detroit, the recent polling data clearly shows that he remains highly unpopular among African American voters. The majority of Black voters who are planning to cast their ballots this November still favor Biden over Trump or any other third-party candidates like Cornel West or Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This survey was conducted through a phone survey of 500 African American registered voters in Pennsylvania and an equal number in Michigan between June 9 and 13. The issues that are of utmost importance to Black voters include inflation and the economy, and they are eagerly waiting for these issues to be addressed.
Surprisingly, 14% of the Black voters who were surveyed remain undecided on who they will vote for, or if they will even vote at all this November. Howie, an accountant and a longtime registered Democrat, expressed his dilemma by saying, "I honestly don't know what I'm going to do this time. I don't necessarily believe in either of them right now." Macayla and Olivia Jones are part of a younger demographic of voters who are looking for a candidate who understands and addresses their concerns. Some of the key issues that they want to see addressed include a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza, safeguarding reproductive rights, eliminating student loan debt, and implementing gun reform.
"I would prefer candidates who better represent our generation and what we want to see this country look like," Macayla stated. "Someone who is actually listening to us." This sentiment is echoed by many young Black voters who are looking for a candidate who truly cares about their opinions and priorities. It is clear that the upcoming election will be a tough decision for many Black voters, as they grapple with choosing between two candidates who may not completely align with their beliefs and values.
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