Joe Biden Heads to Georgia and Michigan to Boost Support Among Black Voters

President Joe Biden is making a strategic move to shore up his support among Black voters as he heads to Georgia and Michigan this weekend. With his approval ratings among Black voters at a historic low for a Democratic incumbent president, Biden is looking to connect with the community and regain their trust.

Biden’s visit to Georgia includes a commencement address at Morehouse College, a historically Black college where Martin Luther King Jr. graduated. His speech is seen as an opportunity to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to support Black America and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

In Michigan, Biden will speak at the NAACP Freedom Fund’s dinner, further emphasizing his commitment to addressing issues important to the Black community. The visit comes on the heels of Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Detroit to showcase the administration’s focus on Black-owned businesses.

However, Biden faces tough competition from former President Donald Trump, who has been actively working to improve his standing with Black voters, particularly Black men. A recent poll showed that 14% of Black voters would support Trump in the next election, compared to 49% for Biden.

Both Biden and Trump are ramping up their outreach efforts to Black voters, with Biden’s campaign investing heavily in ad campaigns targeting Black and Latino voters. Meanwhile, Trump has enlisted prominent Black surrogates like Senator Tim Scott and Representative Byron Donalds to campaign on his behalf.

As the 2024 election approaches, the battle for Black voter support is heating up, with both candidates vying for their crucial votes in key battleground states like Georgia and Michigan. Biden’s visit this weekend is just the beginning of what is sure to be a fierce competition for the Black vote in the upcoming election.