Key Takeaways:
– A Howard Initiative on Public Opinion survey reveals 78% of registered Black voters across a series of battleground states favor Vice President Harris over former President Trump.
– This preference significantly increases to 82% among likely voters.
– Only 12% of likely voters expressed intention to vote for Trump, with a staggering 96% declaring a minor to nil chance of supporting him.
– A large majority, represented by 74%, of the surveyed voters view Harris favorably, contrasting with the mere 17% for Trump.
Harris Gains Strong Black Voters Support In Battleground States
A new poll conducted by the Howard Initiative on Public Opinion announces an overwhelming support by Black voters for Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump in several battleground states.
The recent survey, one of a series intended to uncover trends within Black voters’ attitudes and intentions, spanned across Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. An impressive 78% of registered Black voters within these states stated their preference for Harris. The figure rose to a solid 82% when considering likely voters.
Trump’s Lacking Support Among Black Voters
Contrastingly, Trump’s support was significantly lower among likely voters. Only 12% claimed they would lend their vote, and an overwhelming 96% voiced there was little to no chance they would decide to back him come November.
The majority of Black voters not only preferred Harris in outright popularity but also in relation to multiple political issues. Respectively, 76% and 68% asserted Harris’s stance on the economy and immigration increase their likelihood to vote for her. The same held for a mere 18% and 17% for Trump on the same topics.
Concerns Rise over Potential Trump Reelection
Furthermore, 84% of the likely Black voter base expressed serious concerns about an increase in hate or brutality against African Americans if Trump were to be reelected. Similar apprehensions, shared by 85% and 83% of likely voters, were raised in relation to a rise in extremist groups and a threat to American democracy under another Trump term.
Additionally, Trump’s felony conviction was a discussion point within the survey. A significant 84% agreed he was rightfully convicted. While there was a 50% support rate for restoring voting rights to convicted felons after serving sentences, 82% believed Trump should not have the right to run for presidential office given his conviction.
This comprehensive survey was conducted from September 4 to September 11, using live phone calls with trained operators and online via a link from an SMS. The margin of error for the total data stands at +/- 3.1 percent, with a slightly higher +/- 3.2 percent for likely voters.
Next Steps towards the November Elections
These findings underline what is at stake for both Vice President Harris and former President Trump as they head into the coming months. Black voters’ preferences and concerns will undoubtedly play an influential role in shaping the potential outcomes of these battleground states, ultimately impacting the nation’s political landscape.
For more detailed insights from the Howard Initiative on Public Opinion survey, please refer to the original article [hyperlink]. The initiative has announced plans to conduct further polls to continue observing shifts in attitudes and voting intentions among Black voters.
According to polls and current trends, Vice President Harris holds significant influence among Black voters, a demographic crucial to swaying the election outcomes in key battleground states. It remains to be seen how these findings may influence the parties’ strategies and campaigns in the months leading to the November elections.