“Trumpism represents an attempt to roll back the civil rights progress of the past 100 years.
This week, we’re highlighting the voices of Black Americans to celebrate Juneteenth!
Recently, I asked Black voters to anonymously share their plans for the 2024 election.
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“EXPANDING THE DAMN SCOTUS is my top issue.
Im voting for Biden because if not him, civil war will ensue.”
“The #1 issue Im voting on is inflation.
I’m supporting Trump because I could see that America was better off under him.
“The resurgence of white supremacy is terrifying.
Trumpism represents an attempt to roll back the civil rights progress of the past 100 years.
They’ve already started; if Trump is reelected, they will likely finish the job.
Biden has presided over the most progressive and effective administration in the modern era.
If Biden doesn’t win, MAGA drags us back to the 19th century.
It’s that simple.”
5.Abortion laws are my top issue.
We’re already in a country whereBlack women are more likely to die during childbirththan their white counterparts.
We must maintain legal status for all caregiving procedures.
I don’t know who to vote for.
He’s literally gross.”
“Taxation of my pension/Social Security income is most important.
I paid specific taxes to receive a retirement income.
I’m voting for Biden because he’s the devil you know.
The other one is mentally unfit and a clear danger to the country.”
“Biden has given us too many failing policies on immigration and the southern border.
The lack of peace in the world will force me to change my vote this cycle.”
“Civil rights/equal rights are my top issue.
“Stop spending our money on foreign wars when we have a million problems at home!
In the two-party system, you only have two real options.
99% of people are a better option than Trump.”
“Reparations, undocumented immigrants, and trade deals are my top issues.
Trump promises to decouple the US economy from the global economy.
He also promises to do something about the undocumented immigrants and the border.
I also like that he is going to dismantle the Department of Education.”
“Reparations are the most important political issue for me this election, but I’m undecided.
I don’t feel that any candidate is offering what is important to my community.”
“My top issue is stopping racist, xenophobic, fascist, and nationalistic Trump supporters.
I would never vote for Trump.
RFK Jr. turned me off with his anti-vaxxer stance.
Biden is complicit in genocide by helping arm Israel.
So, who does that leave for ethical voters like myself?
Who can we support without compromising our values?”
“The most important issue to me is inflation.
And finally…
16.
“Voter suppression is my #1 issue in this election.
I’m voting for Biden because I feel that he is the best candidate in the presidential race.
Additionally, President Biden has and will not attempt to destroy the country and the Constitution.”
Responses have been edited for length/clarity.
Check out previous groups of voters we’ve surveyedhere.
