Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election was fueled by a significant shift in voter demographics, particularly among Black men, Hispanic voters, and first-time voters. While his base remained largely white and working-class, Trump significantly expanded his support among these groups, surpassing previous Republican candidates by a considerable margin. Trump’s gains were especially notable among younger Black men, contributing to his improved performance in battleground states like North Carolina and Georgia. This victory marks a significant departure from the traditional Democratic coalition, demonstrating a new era of political landscape in America.
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There have been 3.2 million votes cast thus far, according to election data from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. Raffensperger, both he and Sterling are Republicans, said this is going to be a “tight election” but “it’s going to be a close election in all battleground states” so Georgia voters should expect a long Super Tuesday night. The early voting period ends on Friday, November 1, and with a 45% statewide turnout, there has been a record number of votes cast in Georgia, a crucial battleground state for United States Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. As to be expected, the majority of the votes come from metro Atlanta where the majority of the state’s voters reside, but there have also been record-breaking turnouts in smaller and mid-sized counties up and down the state.
In the world of politics, there are certain expectations that come with being a public figure, especially a presidential candidate. In recent events at the NABJ event, we witnessed a prime example of how someone in power can unravel when faced with tough questions. The simple inquiry of ‘why should black people vote for you’ seemed to strike a nerve with a certain individual who prides himself on being tough. However, the reaction we saw was far from strong, more akin to a petulant child throwing a tantrum.
This reaction is not only concerning but also telling of a deeper issue at hand.… Continue reading
While some may claim that former President Donald Trump made gains with Black voters, the truth is that these gains have been wiped out. The idea of Trump having any substantial support within the Black community is almost laughable. From his incessant racist remarks to his divisive policies, it’s hard to imagine any Black voter genuinely supporting such a candidate.
As a Black individual, hearing other Black people praise Trump for a measly $1200 check or claiming he did more for us than Obama is disheartening. It shows a lack of understanding of the bigger picture and the harm that Trump’s administration has caused to marginalized communities.… Continue reading
As I watched the news unfold about Trump’s recent visit to Detroit to court Black voters, I couldn’t help but shake my head in disbelief. The sheer audacity of the man to believe that showing up at a Black church and simply asking for votes without any real substance to back it up would work is mind-boggling. It’s almost comical how his attempts at pandering are so transparent and hollow.
The fact that the pastor who hosted Trump at the church was met with laughter when he tried to convince people to attend the event speaks volumes. People can see through the facade of someone who claims to care about them, yet their actions prove otherwise.… Continue reading
Hey Fox News: The gold Trump sneakers are ugly. And they won’t sway the Black vote.
Let’s talk about these gold Trump sneakers that are supposedly designed to sway the Black vote. The fact that anyone actually believed that a pair of sneakers could influence a community’s political decisions is beyond absurd. I mean, come on, if a pair of shoes from any candidate could actually change someone’s vote, then we’re truly in trouble as a society.
First of all, let’s address the elephant in the room – the aesthetics of these shoes. I mean, have you seen them up close?… Continue reading
As a Black person, it is simply mind-boggling to hear the absurd and racist comments made by a Fox News star regarding why Black people would supposedly vote for Trump. I mean, saying that Black people love sneakers so much that they would vote for a candidate based on a sneaker line is not only disrespectful but also incredibly ignorant. It feels like these kinds of comments are not only dismissive of the complexity of the Black community but also perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
The idea that Black people would relate to Trump because he has “street cred” from being arrested is equally appalling.… Continue reading
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