Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign
By Matt Brown Black voters, who helped power Joe Biden to the White House, expressed a mix of hope and worry Monday over his exit from the presidential race and the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee. A key Democratic constituency, Black voters were among Biden’s most steadfast supporters, even as calls for him to quit grew. But as much pride as many Black Americans feel about the possibility of Harris, who is of Black and Indian descent, becoming president, the upending of the race has some voters feeling scared. “I felt like we were doomed,” said Brianna The post Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign appeared first on HBCU News.
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By Matt Brown Black voters, who helped power Joe Biden to the White House, expressed a mix of hope and worry Monday over his exit from the presidential race and the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee. A key Democratic constituency, Black voters were among Biden’s most steadfast supporters, even as calls for him to quit grew. But as much pride as many Black Americans feel about the possibility of Harris, who is of Black and Indian descent, becoming president, the upending of the race has some voters feeling scared. “I felt like we were doomed,” said Brianna
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