Many say they’re disappointed, in particular, with the failure by Democrats to pass key voting rights legislation in the Senate.
The caucus on Wednesday night, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, but Republicans blocked their effort.
Tuesday Duckett, a single mom who works for the University of South Carolina, said that Biden has fulfilled his promises to Black voters only “partially.” Her message to Biden is to, “look deep, especially in our rural areas, because we are suffering and we do need them to come and make sure that we are getting what we needed and what we were promised as a community.”, D-S.C.
Fletcher Smith, who was a Biden surrogate in the 2008 election cycle and again in 2020, said that Biden needs to do more to deliver on the promises he made to Black voters. He suggested that he do a “fireside chat” with the American people in a primetime setting. Asreported on Monday, senior administration officials have said the White House is planning a new communications strategy, with Biden spending more time connecting with voters.
At a press conference Wednesday, NBC News' Kristen Welker asked Biden about whether he’s done enough for the Black community.
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