Jim Clyburn doubts polls that suggest Black voters are turning away from Biden
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) dismissed concerns raised by polls that suggested President Joe Biden is losing support among Black voters to Donald Trump. During an interview on the “Playbook Deep Dive” podcast, Clyburn refuted the significance of an April Wall Street Journal poll indicating that 30% of Black voters were favoring Trump. Rep. Jim Clyburn’s dismissal of the concerns about the poll results highlights a broader conversation about the loyalty and priorities of Black voters within the American political landscape. The April Wall Street Journal poll that suggested a significant portion of Black voters favoring Trump would, if accurate, mark a notable shift in voting patterns. Historically, Black voters have predominantly supported Democratic candidates, with over 90% voting for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, and a significant majority supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.
Clyburn, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and a key voice in matters affecting the African American community, seems to question either the accuracy of the poll or the significance of its findings. He might argue that the poll does not accurately capture the political climate or that it is not reflective of the broader Black voter base. Clyburn’s reaction could also stem from a belief that while some polls may show a fluctuation in support, the core issues that resonate with Black voters still align more closely with the Democratic Party’s policies and platform.
Additionally, Clyburn might point out that the dynamics of political support are complex and can be influenced by current events, specific candidate qualities, or particular policy positions, rather than indicating a fundamental realignment. He may also note that voter turnout and engagement are more critical indicators of political influence than polling percentages at a given moment.
The discussion around this poll and Clyliburn’s response could be seen as part of the ongoing strategic analysis and engagement efforts by both major parties to secure and understand the preferences of a highly significant voting bloc ahead of upcoming elections. This discourse also reflects ongoing efforts to address and engage with the unique concerns and priorities of Black communities across the United States.
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) dismissed polls suggesting that incumbent President Joe Biden is losing black support to his opponent, former President Donald Trump.
Clyburn scoffed at questions surrounding Biden’s polling during an interview on the Playbook Deep Dive podcast that aired Friday. In particular, host Ryan Lizza pointed to a Wall Street Journal poll from April found 30% of Black voters were planning to probably or definitely vote for Trump over Biden.
“Something is amiss with the polling,” Clyburn said. “Anybody who believes that Donald Trump will get 30% of the Black male vote or 12% of the Black female vote — I got a bridge down there on Johns Island I’ll sell you.”
As an example, Clyburn pointed to Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) 2020 campaign, which polling did not project would be successful but was. Clyburn also cited Sen. Raphael Warnock’s (D-GA) bad showing in the polls before winning his seat. When Lizza asked Clyburn if he had worries about the campaign not reaching black voters, the congressman suggested the real enemy is misinformation.
“I’m going to tell you what concerns me,” Clyburn said. “What concerns me is the disinformation and misinformation that’s being peddled out here. What really concerns me is the fact that, for some strange reason, the media are more concerned with trying to balance stories rather than report the facts. That bothers me to no end.”
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A 30% approval rating from black voters would be a massive swing from the 2020 election, in which Biden won 92% of the black vote. In 2020, black voters made up 13.5% of all eligible voters. According to the Pew Research Center, they are expected to make up 14% in 2024.
Trump has not given up on winning over black districts, as evidenced by his recent visit to the Bronx, New York. With Juneteenth approaching, Trump spoke at a local black church for community roundtable Saturday in Detroit.
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