Black Voters and the Democratic Party: One Family’s Story

2024/10/31

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Demetrius Young

Irma Wilburn

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Sabrina Tavernise

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Sabrina Tavernise：本集探讨了黑人选民与民主党的长期关系，以及近年来对民主党支持率下降的现象，特别是黑人男性选民。佐治亚州作为关键摇摆州，其黑人选民的投票意向对大选结果至关重要。 Irma Wilburn：Irma Wilburn 的家族几代人都是民主党的忠实支持者，他们亲身经历了民权运动，为争取投票权付出了巨大努力。他们将争取民权与民主党联系在一起，认为民主党是实现种族平等的途径。然而，近年来，他们对民主党也产生了质疑。 Michael：Michael 一代人对奥巴马当选充满希望，但奥巴马政府的政策未能解决他们面临的经济和社会问题，这导致他们对民主党感到失望。他们认为民主党未能兑现承诺，对黑人社区的关注不够。他们开始质疑民主党是否仍然代表他们的利益。 Demetrius Young：Demetrius Young 指出，奥尔巴尼市尽管有黑人官员当选，但黑人社区仍然面临贫困、缺乏资源等问题。部分黑人选民转向支持特朗普，这与他们对经济状况的失望以及对民主党的不满有关。他认为民主党需要反思自身的问题，才能重新赢得黑人选民的支持。

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Why did Black Americans become the backbone of the Democratic Party?

They achieved voting rights and desegregation through Democratic policies.

Why did some Black voters start questioning their loyalty to the Democratic Party?

Disillusionment with Obama's policies and perceived party drift to the right.

Why did some Black men consider voting for Trump?

Frustration with economic prospects and perceived lack of support from Democrats.

Why did Irma Wilburn remain loyal to the Democratic Party?

Her life's work was tied to the party's achievements in civil rights.

Why is Michael Wilburn considering voting third party?

Disagreement with Harris's policies and frustration with the party's direction.

Why did some Black voters give Trump credit during the pandemic?

Stimulus checks provided meaningful relief during economic hardship.

Why did Albany's economic situation worsen over the decades?

Manufacturing plants moved out, NAFTA, crime bill, housing crash, and financial crisis.

Why did some younger Black voters feel disconnected from the Democratic Party?

Perceived lack of tangible benefits from political representation.

Chapters

Irma Wilburn's early life in the Jim Crow South and her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement deeply influenced her political views, leading her to become a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party.

Irma's family worked in fields, experiencing segregation and limited voting rights.
The Civil Rights Movement and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were pivotal in her understanding of political power.
Irma's experiences motivated her to fight for voting rights and align with the Democratic Party.

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Warning: This episode contains strong language and racial slurs.

For decades, Black Americans formed the backbone of the Democratic Party, voting by overwhelming margins for Democratic candidates. While most Black voters are expected to cast their ballots for Kamala Harris, polls suggest that support for her might be softening, particularly among Black men.

Sabrina Tavernise travels to Georgia, a key swing state, with two “Daily” producers, Lynsea Garrison and Sydney Harper, to speak with one family about their experiences through the decades.

Guest:

Sabrina Tavernise), co-host of “The Daily.”
Lynsea Garrison), a producer on “The Daily.”
Sydney Harper), a producer on “The Daily.”

Background reading:

Some Black voters have drifted from Democrats), imperiling Ms. Harris’s bid, a poll showed.
As Black voters appear to hesitate) on their support, Democrats race to win them over.

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