Democrats are counting on a strong voter turnout among African Americans to help them defeat Donald Trump. But the US President has other ideas | KnottMatthew
On November 3, James Nash is considering doing something for the first time in his adult life: not voting in a presidential election. The Milwaukee firefighter, who is black, is "definitely not a Trump supporter". But he is seriously underwhelmed by Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden.
Fellow barber John Toney chimes in: "That's the story of our vote. We always have to settle for the lesser of two evils." In recent days the state has become the latest flashpoint in the nation's reckoning on race relations after a white police officer in Kenosha, an hour's drive away from Milwaukee, shot black man Jacob Blake. A white teenager from Illinois, Kyle Rittenhouse, has been charged with murder after fatally shooting two people at the ensuing protests.
Lewis is the Milwaukee president of Souls to the Polls, a faith-based group that works to boost voter turnout in the black community. He says there is a widespread lack of enthusiasm for Biden and running mate Kamala Harris, despite her historic status as the first black woman on a presidential ticket.
Polls show Biden is currently faring worse than Clinton's final performance with black voters. In particular, he is struggling to gain the support of younger black men. Edmonds says he forgot to vote in the last election but will definitely show up this time. "Trump's killing us," he says. "A stimulus cheque ain't bringing no-one back to life."
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Donald Trump says Joe Biden will be the 'destroyer of American greatness'US President Donald Trump has positioned himself as an enemy of the Washington elite in his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, dubbing his Democratic rival Joe Biden the 'destroyer of American greatness' | KnottMatthew
Read more »
Donald Trump says Joe Biden will be the 'destroyer of American greatness'The US President said he has 'done more for the African-American community' than any leader since Abraham Lincoln.
Read more »
US election 2020 LIVE updates: RNC continues on day four with Donald Trump to speakThe final day of the Republican National Convention as the US is convulsed by violence and President Donald Trump portrays himself as 'law and order' candidate.
Read more »
Amid a backdrop of racial tension and coronavirus troubles, Donald Trump accepts Republican presidential nominationUS President Donald Trump has accepted the Republican Party nomination for re-election before a large crowd at the White House, amid a national backdrop of racial tensions and the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »
Joe Biden: Trump is 'rooting for more violence' in Wisconsin unrestCheering violence was an attempt by Trump to distract voters from the coronavirus pandemic and an economy in free fall, Biden said.
Read more »
There's something odd about watching Donald Trump's women spruik for himPerspective: A row of grinning, polished women assured us that a man accused of serial rape and harassment was a great representative for women.
Read more »