As President Biden gets ready for a weekend of reaching out to Black voters in Georgia and Michigan, two very important states, a well-known Black Republican leader has accused him of “pandering” during election season. In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Rep.
Byron Donalds of Florida said bad things about the president and said Democrats only talk to Black neighborhoods when they want to get votes. Donalds said, “It’s always pandering.” “You never see them in the Black community until it’s time to get votes, and they show up and want to give speeches.”
On Saturday, President Biden will be in Georgia for an event meant to get Black voters interested. On Sunday, he will give the commencement speech at Morehouse College in Atlanta. He will then meet with small business owners in Detroit before giving a speech to the NAACP in Michigan. The people working to re-elect Biden stressed their dedication to Black voters. Senior adviser Trey Baker said, “We are not, and will not, parachute into these communities at the last minute and expect their vote.”
But studies show that former President Trump has gained support among Black voters while Biden has lost support. The Biden campaign talked about their successes, like giving over 2.5 million jobs to Black people and lowering the unemployment rate for Black people to a new low. Even so, Donalds pointed to inflation that wouldn’t go away and criticized Biden’s general plan. “So many families are struggling because of inflation. Donalds said, “It’s destroyed purchasing power.” He also said that Biden’s policies are hurting American cities and putting a strain on resources.
Donald was talked to before he went to New Hampshire to host a big dinner to raise money for the GOP. He said he was sure that Republicans would work together to beat Biden in the next race. There’s no doubt in my mind that those voters will switch their votes to the Republican party in November. “They’re going to choose Donald Trump,” Donald said.
He is also thought to be a possible running mate for Trump in 2024, though the fact that they both live in Florida could be a problem with the Constitution.
People in the GOP are talking more and more about Donald’s future political goals, such as a possible run for governor of Florida in 2026. He is grateful for the honor, but his attention is still on his present job. “It’s humbling and an honor, but I just focus on doing the job I have,” he said.
His trip to New Hampshire has made people think even more that he might run for president in 2028. I think politics is a funny business. “Things can change very, very quickly,” he said, leaving room for what might happen in the future.
As Biden tries to strengthen his support among Black voters, the complaints from well-known Republicans like Donald show the ongoing problems and changing political conditions that are affecting the next election.
