A recent survey by the University of Chicago’s GenForward project revealed that more than 25% of Black men aged 18 to 40 plan to vote for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election.
The poll, released Wednesday, found that 26% of young Black men said they would support Trump, compared to just 12% of Black women in the same age range.
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The poll comes as Vice President Kamala Harris continues to face challenges in garnering support from young Black male voters, a group that has been critical for her campaign. Despite the fact that a significant portion of young Black men indicated support for Trump, the same demographic consistently identified Harris as the stronger candidate on several key issues.
According to the poll, 49% of young Black men viewed Harris as the most capable leader, while only 25% said the same about Trump. Similarly, 52% of young Black men believed Harris would do more to improve their lives and the lives of their families compared to Trump.
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On major issues such as trustworthiness, reducing inflation, and protecting democracy, Harris emerged as the preferred candidate among young Black men. However, the poll found a nearly even split when it came to handling the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with 37% supporting Harris and 36% backing Trump.
These contradictions reflect a complex dynamic within this voter group. Former President Barack Obama recently commented that some men may struggle to vote for a female candidate, even if they believe she is the better option.
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