Black Men Are Rapidly Abandoning the Democratic Party, But Are Black Women?
There is a growing gender divide in the politics of black Americans
After generations of unwavering support for the Democratic Party, black Americans appear to be reassessing their commitment to the party. John Burn-Murdoch recently wrote that “American politics is undergoing a racial realignment,” showing a significant decline in Democratic affiliation, while Nate Silver suggested that Democrats are “hemorrhaging support with voters of color.”
Recent polls certainly show a softening of black support for Democrats, a troubling development for the party. But what’s less clear is how much the decline in Democratic affiliation reflects a fundamental shift in political orientation versus a sign of general unhappiness with current political conditions and party leadership.
