The election rallies of the candidates for President of the United States, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, in North Carolina, are mainly aimed at black voters, as assessed by international analyst Fernanda Magnotta during the CNN 360° this Wednesday (30).
North Carolina emerges as a crucial state in American elections, with a special focus on the weight of the black vote, particularly that of African-American men.
Magnotta highlights that, like educated women, suburban men have been the object of attention in this and other states in the so-called “sun belt”.
North Carolina’s demographic complexity
The analyst highlights the demographic uniqueness of the state: “North Carolina is a state in which a certain number of people who have moved to live there from the American Midwest predominate.”
This mix of profiles, which includes migrants from states like Michigan and Ohio, creates a complex electoral landscape that campaigns are trying to cover.
The profile of the electorate in North Carolina is influenced by factors such as ethnicity, income and the transformation caused by the influx of rural voters from “Deep America” to the southern United States. This demographic complexity makes the state a crucial battleground for both candidates.
Campaign strategies and vice choices
The choice of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate, instead of a black Republican senator from North Carolina, is highlighted by Magnotta as a long-term strategic decision.
Trump prioritized loyalty and the continuation of the “Make America Great Again” movement over potential immediate demographic gains.
However, this choice could pose a risk for Trump in North Carolina, especially considering that Joe Biden won the state in the last election.
Magnotta warns: “If Harris takes this year, we will be sure that this was an ill-fated choice.”
The dispute in North Carolina illustrates the importance of the black vote in American elections and how candidates’ strategies can significantly impact the result in key states.
Demographic complexity and recent changes in the profile of the electorate make this state a microcosm of broader electoral dynamics in the United States.
This content was originally published in Analysis: Rallies in North Carolina target black voters on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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