Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina expressed his desire to use President Joe Biden’s waning support among the Black community as an opportunity for Donald Trump to succeed.
On Thursday, the Great Opportunity PAC, which is affiliated with Scott, announced its plan to allocate a minimum of $14.3 million towards outreach efforts directed at Black voters in battleground states. The primary objective of this initiative is to bring these voters into Trump’s fold.
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According to Scott, despite the fact that Black Americans have traditionally been a dependable voting bloc for the Democratic party, President Joe Biden appears to be losing favor with them, as indicated by a recent poll conducted by the Wall Street Journal.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Scott made it clear that the shift in politics is now undeniably apparent due to various reasons. According to him, the shift is not only limited to racial aspects but will also eventually lead to a racial shift that has not been seen in the past thirty years. He emphasized that this change is real and cannot be ignored any longer.
According to a CBS News poll conducted in March, there has been a significant increase in Black support for Trump. The poll revealed that Black support for Trump has almost doubled from 12% in 2020 to 23% in 2024.
According to a recent University of Chicago poll, if the election were to be held today, 33% of young Black individuals would vote for Biden while 23% would support Trump.
In 2020, young Black voters showed overwhelming support for Biden, with over 80% voting in his favor. However, the recent response to his actions has been a stark contrast.
According to Scott, there is a noticeable shift in the mindset of Black, working-class men when it comes to the Republican Party.
In November, Senator from South Carolina expressed his desire to deliver the crucial voting bloc to Trump, which he failed to capitalize on during his own presidential bid.
As his name is on the shortlist for Trump’s vice presidential candidate, he made the announcement. Trump is anticipated to reveal his running mate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month.
According to the organizers of the Great Opportunity PAC, they currently have $7 million available to allocate towards their initiative, but they are aiming to double that amount as they head into the fall season.
The allocated funds will be utilized for targeted outreach to Black Americans and other voters of color, along with investments in advertising, digital marketing, and research and analytics. The objective is to connect with these communities directly and effectively.
According to Scott, the goal is not to trigger a massive exodus of Black voters from the Democratic party. However, he believes that the efforts will be effective enough to gradually erode the already declining level of Black support for Biden, which could ultimately help Trump secure a victory.
According to him, if Black voters decide to abstain from voting or switch sides, it would create an insurmountable gap. He emphasized that the coalition required for the Democrats to emerge victorious is not limited to Black and Hispanic voters alone, but specifically Black voters in battleground states.
Although he has made a promise, some Republicans remain skeptical about Scott’s ability to deliver.
According to Shermichael Singleton, a Republican strategist who worked on the presidential campaigns of Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and Ben Carson, simply appealing to Black voters is not enough. It is crucial to offer substance and maintain prolonged engagement throughout the election process.
He expressed his apprehension, stating that while he recognizes the admirable objectives, the absence of specifics causes him to hesitate.
The Democratic Party is fully cognizant of their delicate position within the coalition that played a significant role in securing Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election.
During the NAACP’s annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner in Michigan, he addressed the crowd and emphasized the significance of their support in securing his stay at the White House in November.
