There has been a surge in support for Republican candidates among black male voters, a trend that has been building since 2008.

This year, many expected that black male voters would rally behind Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to achieve the historic milestone of becoming a presidential nominee. However, concerns voiced by Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, suggest that this is not happening.

A closer examination of this crucial voting bloc reveals more complex reasons behind their shift away from the Democratic Party.

Recent polls show that former President Donald Trump has made inroads with black voters, particularly young black men.

Mark Ruff, a 26-year-old African American from Birmingham, Michigan, says he is “definitely” witnessing this trend firsthand. He says that many peers in his community are considering voting for the Republican candidate in the upcoming election.


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