Independent voter Kim Brown and Republican voter David Sypher recently appeared on ‘FOX & Friends’ to discuss the growing sentiment among some Black voters that they are being left behind by the Democratic Party. As President Joe Biden faces a likely rematch with former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, recent polling in key swing states has raised concerns about his re-election prospects. These polls indicate that Biden’s support among Black, Latino, and younger voters, who have traditionally been key constituencies for the Democratic Party, is deteriorating.
According to numerous national polls and some battleground state surveys conducted in recent weeks, Trump holds a slight edge over Biden in hypothetical general election matchups. This has garnered significant media attention and is causing alarm within the Democratic Party. Observers note that the lack of enthusiasm and declining support for Biden among these voting groups is a genuine concern.
Chris Anderson, a veteran Democratic pollster and strategist, who has partnered with the Democratic Party for over a decade, acknowledges the decline in Biden’s support. However, he believes that once Trump’s name is pitted against Biden’s, the dynamics will shift, and many of these voters will return to the Democratic base. Anderson emphasizes that evaluating Biden in a head-to-head matchup with Trump is different from evaluating him on his own.
In addition to these challenges, President Biden also faces the potential threat of independent or third-party candidates drawing votes away from him. Figures such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Green Party candidate Jill Stein, progressive university scholar Cornell West, and a potential bipartisan ticket supported by the centrist No Labels organization could divert crucial votes from Biden in the upcoming election.
The article highlights six battleground states where Biden will need to work hard to secure victory in 2024. These states include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Biden won these states by narrow margins in the 2020 election, and recent polls suggest that Trump is either slightly ahead or tied with Biden in hypothetical rematches.
The situation in Arizona indicates a tight contest, with Trump potentially leading or tied with Biden. Similarly, in Georgia, recent polls show Trump ahead of Biden by single-digit margins. Michigan and Pennsylvania also present close races, with polls indicating a tight contest between the two candidates. In Nevada, Trump holds a lead over Biden, ranging from low single digits to low double digits. Wisconsin, another closely contested state, is expected to be a battleground once again.
While it is too early to determine whether these states will pose greater challenges for Biden in 2024, it is evident that the country remains sharply divided. Anderson emphasizes the deeply entrenched divisions within the nation, which have not abated in the past four years.
As the 2024 campaign trail unfolds, these concerns over Biden’s support among key Democratic voting blocs will undoubtedly shape the election dynamics. Stay updated with the latest developments, exclusive interviews, and more by visiting our digital election hub and subscribing to our politics content newsletter.
