{"id":2062365,"date":"2023-10-10T16:58:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T20:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-reportedly-dismisses-question-about-declining-black-turnout-talk-to-me-after-2024\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T17:05:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T21:05:05","slug":"harris-reportedly-dismisses-question-about-declining-black-turnout-talk-to-me-after-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-reportedly-dismisses-question-about-declining-black-turnout-talk-to-me-after-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Harris ignores query on decreasing black voter participation: &#8216;Ask me later, post-2024&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fharris-reportedly-dismisses-question-about-declining-black-turnout-talk-to-me-after-2024%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2062365&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Vice President Kamala Harris Dodges Questions on Decline in Black Voter Turnout<\/h2>\n<p>Vice President Kamala Harris recently avoided addressing concerns about the Democratic Party&#8217;s\u2062 decline in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-nancy-mace-gets-texas-democrat-who-fled-state-to-admit-ids-are-needed-for-adult-life\/\" title=\"WATCH: Nancy Mace Gets Texas Democrat Who Fled State To Admit IDs Are Needed For Adult Life\">black voter turnout<\/a> during the 2022 midterm elections. When asked about the administration&#8217;s struggle to translate its accomplishments into enthusiasm among black \u2063Americans \u200band higher voter participation, Harris \u2062responded to the New York Times&#8217;s Astead W. Herndon, saying,\u200d &#8220;Why don&#8217;t you talk to me\u200b after \u20632024?&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges \u2062Disrupt Biden&#8217;s Promise of Stability<\/h3>\n<p>In recent years, the Democratic Party has witnessed a decrease in support\u2064 from minority groups, including black Americans. According to data from \u2063various New York Times\/Siena College\u200b national polls, President Joe\u200c Biden&#8217;s share of\u2063 non-white voters planning to \u200dvote for him dropped\u2064 from over 70% to 53% \u2062between 2020 and 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This decline was also evident in the midterm elections,\u200b with black voter turnout decreasing by 10 points. The Washington Post&#8217;s analysis of\u200d the Census Bureau&#8217;s turnout survey revealed a drop from 51.7% in 2018 to 42% in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent profile by the New York Times, Harris \u200dwas questioned about the Democratic Party&#8217;s relationship with black voters and whether promises made to the community had been \u200dfulfilled. The \u200bauthor describes \u2062Harris&#8217;s response as a \u2063&#8221;recitation of talking points.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063vice president highlighted the administration&#8217;s contributions to historically black colleges\u2064 and universities, efforts to cap\u2063 insulin prices, federal restrictions on certain police \u200bpractices, and affordable housing initiatives \u2062led by Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge.<\/p>\n<p>Herndon asked Harris,\u2063 &#8220;Has the administration done enough to address inequality?&#8221; and &#8220;Have \u200dthe promises made\u200b to black communities been kept?&#8221; However, according to the author, \u2063Harris seemed to close off during the interview.<\/p>\n<p>The author reveals that the interview \u2064was intended to be the\u2063 first \u200bof two, but the second interview never\u2064 took place. He claims that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-would-increase-defense-spending-by-1-3-trillion-over-10-years\/\" title=\"Pence plans to boost defense spending by .3T in a decade.\">vice \u200bpresident&#8217;<\/a>s aides repeatedly postponed the scheduled interview.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In response to\u200c the declining\u2063 support from \u2063non-white voters, Biden&#8217;s \u200breelection campaign has taken early \u2063action and invested heavily in engaging with black \u2063and Latino communities. A significant portion of the campaign&#8217;s $25 million \u2062ad buy has been dedicated to strategic\u200d advertisements in these communities, particularly in battleground states. \u2062The campaign has even created ads specifically tailored to \u2064these\u200d groups, \u2062such as the Spanish language \u2063radio and video spot &#8220;La Diferencia&#8221; and the black community-focused ad &#8220;Commitment,&#8221; which emphasizes \u200cthe fight for equity.<\/p>\n<p>Harris has been actively involved in the\u2064 campaign&#8217;s efforts to rally\u200b young \u2064and minority \u2063voters. She has\u2063 delivered speeches to various black and Hispanic advocacy groups \u2063and\u2064 engaged with young voters \u200don college campuses during\u2063 a cross-country bus tour.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific policies and initiatives \u200care black voters seeking from the\u200b Democratic Party?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  2022. This decline raises concerns about the effectiveness of the \u2063Democratic Party in mobilizing and engaging\u2062 black voters.<\/p>\n<h3>VP Harris Evades Questions<\/h3>\n<p>The noticeable decline in\u200c black\u2062 voter turnout\u2063 has prompted crucial questions\u200b for the \u200cDemocratic Party and its leaders. However, Vice\u2064 President \u2064Kamala \u2064Harris, \u200bwhen confronted with\u2062 these concerns, chose to dodge \u2063the issue. Her\u200b response to Astead W. Herndon of the New York Times, where she requested to be \u200dapproached\u200b again\u200b in 2024, \u2062raises\u200d eyebrows \u2062and fails to \u2063provide\u200d the necessary explanation and reassurance to black\u2064 voters.<\/p>\n<p>Harris&#8217;s avoidance of the issue does not align \u2064with the expectations set forth \u200cby\u2064 the Biden administration, which promised to prioritize\u2064 racial justice, equity, and\u200b inclusivity. Instead, it highlights a\u200d lack of accountability and \u200ban unwillingness to address \u2062a \u2064significant challenge facing the party&#8217;s\u200b success in future elections.<\/p>\n<h3>The Concerns Behind the Decline<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200ddecline in \u2064black voter turnout raises\u2063 several \u200bconcerns that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-second-day-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly\/\" title=\"LIVE NOW: Day 2 of UN General Assembly\">demand urgent attention<\/a> and action from the Democratic\u2062 Party. First, it suggests a disconnect\u2063 between the party&#8217;s message and the concerns of black Americans.\u2062 While the \u2063Biden administration may have touted substantial accomplishments, such as the American \u2064Rescue Plan and infrastructure investments, these achievements may \u2064not be resonating with black voters who are seeking\u2063 specific policies and\u2064 initiatives that directly address \u200ctheir unique challenges and aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>The decline in \u2062black voter participation also points to systemic and \u2063structural \u200bbarriers that continue to inhibit access to voting for minority communities. These barriers include \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-on-failing-to-extend-eviction-moratorium-we-cannot-in-good-faith-blame-the-republican-party\/\" title=\"AOC On Failing To Extend Eviction Moratorium: \u2018We Cannot In Good Faith Blame The Republican Party\u2019\">voter suppression efforts<\/a>\u200c such\u2062 as restrictive ID\u200c laws, limited early voting opportunities, and gerrymandering tactics that dilute the voices\u2064 of marginalized \u2062communities. The Democratic Party must actively address these challenges and \u200dwork towards \u200cdismantling these barriers to\u200d ensure equal and fair participation in the democratic process.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing the Decline<\/h3>\n<p>To reverse the\u200c decline in\u200d black voter turnout, the \u200dDemocratic Party must take immediate and deliberate steps. Firstly, party leaders, including Vice \u200cPresident \u200dHarris, must engage \u2063in open and honest conversations about \u200cthe decline and\u200c display \u200caccountability for the party&#8217;s shortcomings. Dodging questions and \u2064postponing discussions only further erode trust and confidence in the party&#8217;s commitment\u200d to addressing the concerns\u2064 of black voters.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, the\u200c party\u2064 should invest resources \u200cand efforts into outreach and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-reportedly-dismisses-question-about-declining-black-turnout-talk-to-me-after-2024\/\" title=\"Harris ignores query on decreasing black voter participation: 'Ask me later, post-2024'\">mobilization strategies\u200d specifically\u2062 targeting black \u2062communities<\/a>.\u200d This includes \u2062partnering with\u200b grassroots organizations, leveraging \u2062social media platforms, and organizing community \u2062events to build trust, inform voters about \u200dpolicy proposals, and \u2064emphasize \u2064the \u200dimportance of their participation in elections at all\u2064 levels.<\/p>\n<p>Thirdly, the Democratic Party must prioritize addressing systemic barriers \u200cto voting faced by minority communities. This involves \u2062advocating for comprehensive voting rights\u2062 legislation, fighting against\u2064 voter suppression efforts, and \u200dworking towards fair redistricting processes that ensure marginalized communities have a voice in shaping political representation.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u200bPath \u200bForward<\/h3>\n<p>The decline in black voter turnout demands urgent attention from \u200bthe Biden administration and the\u200b Democratic Party. The evasion of questions by Vice President\u200c Kamala Harris only exacerbates \u200bconcerns\u2063 and \u200chinders progress towards rebuilding\u2062 trust and \u200bengagement. The party must take proactive steps to address these challenges, acknowledging the disconnect\u200d between its accomplishments and the aspirations of black voters, and actively dismantling the barriers that hinder minority communities&#8217; access to the ballot box.<\/p>\n<p>Without\u200d decisive \u2062action, the Democratic\u2064 Party risks \u2063further alienating black voters, resulting \u200cin long-term consequences for its \u200celectoral\u2063 success and the\u200d advancement \u200dof racial justice and \u200dequity. It \u200cis imperative for the party to\u2062 seize this moment \u2062as an opportunity for self-reflection and transformative change, ensuring that\u2064 black voters are not only\u2064 heard but also empowered to \u200cshape the future \u2064of American\u200b democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vice President Kamala Harris declined to discuss the Democratic Party&#8217;s drop in black voter turnout during the 2022 midterms. When questioned about the administration&#8217;s struggle to convert achievements into enthusiasm and increased voting among black Americans, Harris refrained from commenting, according to Astead W. 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