The Democrats are blaming “disinformation.”
President Biden’s standing among Black voters has experienced a notable decline since 2020, prompting some of his supporters to attribute the shift to the impact of “disinformation.”
In South Carolina, a pivotal state where the Black vote played a crucial role in securing Biden’s victory in the 2020 primary, the Democratic Party initiated a program this month aimed at “educating” the state’s Black voters. Party officials embarked on a comprehensive 30-stop bus tour across the state to address what they perceive as an “information gap” within the Black community.
Jaime Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, expressed concerns about the prevalence of disinformation, stating, “There are a lot of folks who don’t want this president for whatever reason, and I think some foreign and some domestic. They don’t want the record to be straight in terms of what this president has done and accomplished.”
The Democratic Party chair in South Carolina, Christale Spain, emphasized the need to fill the perceived information gap rather than an enthusiasm gap. The party seeks to educate voters on what they consider to be Biden’s significant achievements, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and student loan forgiveness.
According to a USA Today/Suffolk University poll released in January, Biden’s support among Black voters has plummeted to 63%, a substantial decrease from the 92% reported by Pew Research Center data in the 2020 presidential election. Similarly, his support among Hispanic voters has declined from 59% to 34%.
To address this, Democrats argue that it is essential to highlight Biden’s accomplishments and policies, urging Black voters to recognize his positive impact. One student at South Carolina State University shared her experience, revealing that she only began supporting Biden after learning about his efforts in appointing Black judges to the bench.
As Biden’s overall poll numbers continue to linger at historically low levels, some Democratic commentators are expressing a sense of urgency, using terms like “panic” to describe the situation. The party faces the challenge of reestablishing and reinforcing support among key demographics, especially within the Black community, as disinformation and a perceived lack of awareness contribute to the erosion of Biden’s once-strong backing.
