President Joe Biden is planning to visit Georgia and Detroit to meet with Black voters and small-business owners ahead of his commencement speech at Morehouse College and an NAACP speech. The purpose of these trips, according to the campaign, is to show a commitment to meeting voters where they are and not taking any voters for granted. The campaign declined to provide specifics about the meetings, but Biden has recently met with family members of plaintiffs in the Brown v. Board of Education case and is scheduled to speak at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The outreach to Black voters comes as Biden looks to secure a voter base that historically supports Democrats by a large margin but has shown some softening in recent polling. The latest NBC News poll shows that Biden has the support of 58% of Black voters aged 18 to 49 and 88% of older Black voters. In the 2020 election, 87% of Black voters supported Biden. Former President Donald Trump, on the other hand, has about 25% support from young Black voters and 6% from older Black voters ahead of this year’s election. The memo highlights the importance of securing the Black vote, as even minor changes in voting patterns in battleground states could decide the race.
Biden’s visits this weekend also come at a time when he is facing growing questions about his handling of the war in Gaza. Critics have expressed frustration with the administration’s unwillingness to call for a permanent and immediate cease-fire in Gaza as the death toll surpasses 35,000. Despite these concerns, the campaign is highlighting Biden’s commitment to Black Americans by visiting cultural events like Dreamville Fest in North Carolina and highlighting efforts to forgive student loans that disproportionately affect Black Americans.
The campaign’s memo emphasizes that Biden’s visits this weekend demonstrate a dedication to Black voters, with a commitment to working diligently to secure their support until Election Day. The campaign is focused on ensuring that Black voters play a crucial role in sending Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris back to the White House in the upcoming election. The memo also highlights the administration’s efforts to address issues important to Black Americans, such as Black unemployment reaching record lows and efforts to forgive student loans.
In conclusion, President Joe Biden’s upcoming visits to Georgia and Detroit demonstrate a focus on engaging with Black voters and small-business owners, as well as a commitment to addressing issues that are important to Black Americans. The campaign is working to secure the support of Black voters, especially in light of recent polling that shows some softening in support. As Biden faces growing questions about his handling of the war in Gaza, the campaign remains focused on its outreach efforts and ensuring that Black voters play a crucial role in the upcoming election. Biden’s visits this weekend highlight his commitment to meeting voters where they are and not taking any votes for granted.
