Trump struggles to keep his edge against Harris with fewer than 100 days until the election
NBCAUG 2024
Polls Show Harris Making Gains Among Black Voters
Above: People attend a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate, US Vice Pres. Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Aug. 7, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Too many left-leaning Democratic voters had concerns over Biden's ability to challenge Donald Trump, and African Americans were no exception. His replacement alone was likely to boost overall support for the Democratic nominee, and the prospect of electing another Black candidate will indeed help Democrats regain Black votes lost to the GOP.
Republican narrative
While it's true that some African Americans may vote for Kamala Harris based on the demographics she physically represents, this will have little impact on the presidential race. Black voters aren't as easy to manipulate as the mainstream media thinks; most of them have already realized that Trump is best for America.