President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Launch New Coalition to Bolster Support from Black Voters
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to make a significant announcement in Philadelphia on Wednesday as they launch a new coalition aimed at strengthening support from Black voters. This move comes in response to recent polls showing frustration among Black voters towards the president.
The duo will introduce the initiative, Black Voters for Biden-Harris, at a rally at Girard College, a prominent Black college preparatory school in Philadelphia. They will be joined by key Black Democratic leaders such as Lt. Gov. Austin Davis of Pennsylvania, Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland, and Mayor Cherelle Parker of Philadelphia.
Following the rally, numerous Black leaders will kick off a nationwide “week of action” to mobilize Black voters in crucial battleground states. The Biden campaign plans to collaborate with national groups to organize events, recruit surrogates, and engage directly with Black communities leading up to November.
This event marks the latest effort by the Biden campaign to regain support from Black voters, who are considered the backbone of the Democratic Party. In recent weeks, both President Biden and Vice President Harris have made targeted appearances at historically Black colleges and events to connect with the community.
Despite these efforts, some Black voters in Philadelphia have expressed skepticism towards President Biden, citing concerns about the cost of living, immigration, and his focus on foreign affairs over domestic issues. Former President Donald Trump has also attempted to capitalize on this dissatisfaction, but the Biden campaign is determined to counter any momentum Republicans may gain.
Quentin Fulks, the president’s principal deputy campaign manager, emphasized the importance of engaging with Black voters and criticized Trump’s tactics as lacking in resources and competence. The launch of Black Voters for Biden-Harris signals a strategic move by the Biden campaign to solidify support among this crucial demographic.
