Democrats worry their most loyal voters won’t turn out for Biden in 2024

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Democrats are becoming increasingly concerned about a possible drop in Black voter turnout for the 2024 presidential election, according to party insiders. The worries arise from a 10% decrease in Black voter turnout in the 2022 midterms compared to 2018, a more substantial decline than any other racial or ethnic group, as per a Washington Post analysis. The decline was particularly significant among younger and male Black voters in crucial states like Georgia, where Democrats aim to mobilize Black voter support for President Biden in 2024.

The Democratic party has acknowledged the need to bolster their outreach efforts to this demographic. W. Mondale Robinson, founder of the Black Male Voter Project, highlighted the need for Democrats to refocus their attention on Black male voters, who have shown lower levels of engagement. In response, Biden's team has pledged to communicate more effectively about the benefits that the Black community has reaped under Biden's administration, according to Cedric L. Richmond, a senior advisor at the Democratic National Committee.

However, Black voter advocates have identified deep-seated issues affecting Black voter turnout. Many Black men reportedly feel detached from the political process and uninspired by both parties' policies. Terrance Woodbury, CEO of HIT Strategies, a polling firm, suggests that the Democratic party's focus on countering Trump and Republican extremism doesn't motivate younger Black men as much as arguments focused on policy benefits. Concerns are growing within the party that if they fail to address these issues, disenchanted Black voters might either abstain or, potentially, be swayed by Republican messaging on certain key issues.

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Vivek is, to my knowledge, the youngest candidate. Although he's not my first choice, I think he has some solid arguments, and understanding of where the culture is at and the persisting issues in our government.

I said no to ties with fascists. So, hard, hard pass.

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What makes him a fascist?

Support for Trump.

Literally, no brighter red flag in the history of fascism.

I'm not sure I've seen him express support for Trump.

What I have seen is him desiring to cut the presidential power, which is a weird move for a 'fascist' to try and limit their power...It seems like you're just throwing around the word 'fascist' towards people you don't like.

He is a massive trump supporter.

And no, lol, I'm not going to bother. If you drank the Kool aid you drank the Kool aid. Good luck etc.

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