April 10th 2024.
According to a recent report by FOX News, there has been a notable shift in the views of young Black voters in Georgia. These voters, who were instrumental in securing President Biden's victory in the 2020 election, are now expressing dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
This shift was highlighted in a recent interview conducted by CNN's Rene Marsh, who spoke with four registered Democratic voters in Georgia. These voters, who had previously supported Biden, stated that they would not do so again in the upcoming election due to disagreements over U.S. policy towards Gaza.
During the interview, one young man shared his frustration, stating, "If there is no real change in policy when it comes to the genocide in Gaza, then there's no point in having a discussion." Similarly, another woman echoed this sentiment, saying, "I cannot support Biden if he continues to aid and abet genocide."
When asked about the potential impact of their decision on the election outcome, the voters emphasized that their main goal was to send a message to the Democratic Party. "We have the power to sway this election, and yet they refuse to listen to us," remarked one of the voters.
Biden's narrow victory in Georgia was seen as a significant win for Democrats, but the loss of support from even a small fraction of Black voters could jeopardize the state's status as a Democratic stronghold. One female voter expressed her frustration, stating, "We're tired of empty promises. We want to see real action on issues like raising the minimum wage and halting aid to Israel."
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party has been highlighting their achievements within the Black community. In December of 2023, the Biden-Harris administration positioned themselves as champions for working- and middle-class individuals, especially Black Americans, in the face of strong opposition from the Republican Party.
In a recent report by theGrio, it was noted that since taking office, President Biden and Vice President Harris have seen a surge in new business applicants, with a record-breaking 15 million individuals seeking to start their own businesses. Notably, the number of Black households engaged in business ownership has doubled between 2019 and 2022.
President Biden himself has emphasized the administration's efforts to support Black-owned businesses, stating that this has been a key focus of their policies and initiatives. He highlighted significant achievements, such as awarding $70 billion in federal contracts to disadvantaged small businesses and investing $12 billion into Black communities to provide more equitable resources for local businesses.
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