After years of ignoring the issue, Vice President Kamala Harris will finally visit Arizona’s border, but many Black voters have already made up their minds. According to a Suffolk University/USA Today poll, 29% of Black voters in Arizona support Trump. This shift breaks the long-standing assumption that Democrats own the Black vote.
This trend isn’t limited to Arizona. In Michigan, 19% of Black voters also plan to vote for Trump. More African-Americans now reject the idea that they must vote Democrat. They see Trump’s record on jobs, border security, and economic opportunity as more appealing.
MICHIGAN LOVES TRUMP: Crowd outside Trump speech venue in Walker, MI show their support pic.twitter.com/fSS7tYkSUS
— RSBN (@RSBNetwork) September 27, 2024
New polling in the Grand Canyon State shows Donald Trump making major gains with a historically Democratic constituency, driving one of his biggest leads in any swing state.
The Suffolk University/USA Today survey conducted Sept. 21 to 24 finds the Republican nominee up 6 points against Kamala Harris.
And black voters are contributing to that 48% to 42% lead for the former president, with 29% of them backing Trump in this survey over the vice president, who has 67% support among the group.
This black support, if it manifests, would fulfill a Trump campaign goal to especially turn out black male voters. A previous USA Today poll of Michigan suggests it may not be a single-state phenomenon either; 19% of African American voters in the Wolverine State say they’ll check the ballot for Trump.
HERE’S YOUR BORDER CZAR: Kamala Harris Caught Chanting “Down, Down with Deportation!” with Disgraced Actor During LA Parade in Resurfaced Footage (VIDEO) https://t.co/3n7MRUr9Rd
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) September 23, 2024
Harris’s sudden border trip feels like a desperate move. She received the “border czar” title years ago but did nothing until now. Her timing exposes a failure to take border concerns seriously. Black voters in Arizona, however, recognize this and support Trump’s direct approach.
NEW ARIZONA POLL (Suffolk)
Trump 48%
Harris 42%I doubt 10% remain undecided, but this is a shockingly good poll for Trump given its source. It’s clear the Harris campaign doesn’t have much confidence in Arizona, and why should they?
— Red Eagle Politics (@RedEaglePatriot) September 27, 2024
Trump isn’t just gaining support among Black voters. He’s also closing the gap with female voters, trailing Harris by only 5 points. Harris’s approval rating stands at just 39% in Arizona. The numbers show she fails to connect with voters, regardless of gender or race.
Arizona’s shift reflects a national trend. Black voters are now seeing through empty Democratic promises. They want real solutions, and Trump offers them a proven record. While Harris scrambles, Trump delivers a clear, direct message that resonates.
Sharika Soal is a former entertainment publicist and content creator most well known for her commentary on black culture. She has worked as a publicist for Interscope records, MTV and VH1. She later founded her own PR company called LadySoal PR.
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