The push comes at a moment when Biden has seen his solid support among Black voters show signs of erosion.
President Joe Biden, left, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, center, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, right, listen to the National Anthem during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024. and Vice President Kamala Harris are stepping up their reelection pitch to Black voters, a key part of their 2020 winning coalition that has shown signs of fraying.
The Philadelphia stops are the start of what the campaign is describing as an eight-figure, summerlong effort to engage Black student organizations, community groups and faith centers. Among Black adults, Biden’s approval has dropped from 94% when he started his term to just 55%, according to an. But there have also been signs of discontent in the Black community more recently over Biden’s handling of the seven-monthTurning out Black voters could prove pivotal for Biden’s chances in what are expected to be among the most closely contested states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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