A recent AP-NORC Center poll reveals that roughly two-thirds of American adults have limited their political news consumption due to overwhelming coverage. This trend is particularly pronounced among Democrats (70%), but also affects Republicans (60%) and Independents. Consequently, post-election television ratings for MSNBC and CNN plummeted, while Fox News experienced a significant increase. The diminished viewership reflects voter exhaustion and a desire for less partisan coverage, with many seeking more in-depth analysis and balanced perspectives.
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Despite overwhelmingly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and prioritizing the future of democracy, many Black women are reevaluating their commitment to electoral politics following Donald Trump’s surprising popular vote victory. This shift reflects exhaustion and a desire to prioritize self-care after consistently shouldering the burden of voter mobilization and social justice activism. While acknowledging potential negative consequences of this withdrawal, some believe it could pressure the nation to confront its failure to support Black women’s concerns. Ultimately, many Black women feel no guilt for prioritizing their well-being after their significant efforts to support Harris were unsuccessful.
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John Q. Hosedrinker