Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) dismissed recent polling indicating a rise in former President Trump’s support among Black male voters, asserting that this demographic has not departed from the Democratic fold. Clyburn cited his recent attendance at a NAACP event and an African Methodist Episcopal Church gathering, where he observed no support for Trump. He acknowledged that some individuals may vote blindly along party lines, but emphasized that overall support for Trump within the Black community remains minimal.
Anchor Chris Stirewalt referenced a Wall Street Journal swing state poll indicating about 30 percent of Black men expressed intent to vote for Trump, with Biden still holding nearly double the support.
Clyburn expressed skepticism regarding polling accuracy, citing discrepancies such as a Maryland primary candidate’s significant increase in support compared to pre-election polls.
Clyburn, who recently stepped down from House Democratic leadership, plans to travel to swing states to bolster support for Biden among Black voters. This initiative follows recent polls indicating a decline in support for Biden among young, Black, and Hispanic voters, key components of his voting coalition. Clyburn remains confident in Biden’s support among Black voters, dismissing other poll numbers while citing one poll showing Biden leading Trump among Black voters by a significant margin.
