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☆ Georgia organizers are worried that national Democrats aren't prioritizing the battleground state in 2024 as Biden faces a tough reelection path
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

President Biden's 2020 victory in Georgia was one of the biggest Democratic breakthroughs that year. With effective on-the-ground organizing, Biden flipped a state that had long backed GOP WH nominees. But organizers told The New York Times they're concerned Georgia isn't at the top of the party's 2024 list. AdvertisementIn 2020, Georgia was the the cherry on top for the Biden campaign. AdvertisementThe concern comes just as organizers will soon begin their voter engagement and mobilization work for the 2024 election, which is now less than a year away.

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☆ Clock ticking on Biden’s chances with progressives and young voters, key groups say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Camila Dechalus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Washington CNN —Young voters played a critical role in helping elect President Joe Biden to the White House. For instance, last year, Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which includes key provisions to reduce carbon emissions. Biden will also have to make the case to young voters over what he’s accomplished in his foreign policy, Hall said. But some progressive groups say that if they do not see more things accomplished on these domestic issues, it could result in low voter turnout among young voters and voters of color. Simon Rosenberg, a veteran Democratic strategist, said there is currently a vast divide between the president and young voters.

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“Voter suppression was an issue, even if it wasn’t a completely successful issue,” Albright said. Albright said the “turnout was still pretty good for a runoff election,” although he acknowledged that “voter suppression” did affect some voters. … Showing up at the polls was more than beating voter suppression. It showed we care.”The robust Black vote also showed a level of erudition, Albright said, defying some myths that Black voters don’t understand, or thoroughly consider, the issues when voting. … So, Black voters overcame a lot — and showed they are smart voters, too.”

They underscore the importance of educating Black voters on the significance of the Dec. 6 runoff between Warnock and Republican contender Herschel Walker. Yet voting rights organizations supporting Warnock say Black voters they’ve spoken with remain energized because expanding Democrats’ majority in the Senate even by a single seat would have a significant impact. Les Talusan / Courtesy MoveOnIn last week’s election, Warnock received 90% of the Black vote, compared to Walker’s 8%, according to an NBC News exit poll. “All the elements we’re talking about impact mostly Black voters,” Albright said. And tired or not, Black voters will come out for the runoff.”Follow NBCBLK on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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