The Congressional Black Caucus PAC is endorsing Joe Biden’s presidential bid, further cementing his support among the nation’s influential black political leadership.
disrupted the presidential race, forcing several states with significant black populations, like Georgia, to postpone their primaries. African Americans have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.found nearly one-third of those who have died are African American, with black people representing just 14% of the population in the areas covered in the analysis.
Meeks said he believes Biden is well-suited to address the lasting impact of the pandemic and he’d like to see an agenda from him that specifically addresses racial disparities that have long plagued black Americans. Many of the nation’s front-line workers, who are among the most at risk, are black Americans and other people of color.
“There’s no question in my mind that there needs to be an agenda that pushes forward black America,” Meeks said. “Joe Biden has proven that he has the ability to get things done and that he has a vision to bring us together and have an agenda of significant importance for the black community.” The CBC PAC endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016 over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. When asked what will be the road map to winning the election this time after Democrats suffered a bitter defeat, Meeks said it’s simple: Listen to black women, who are among the Democratic Party’s most loyal voting bloc.
“Black women over-performed in 2016, and had we listened to them, we might not have the person that’s there now,” Meeks said.“There was a reason why Barack Obama chose Joe Biden to be his vice president,” Meeks said. “He is the appropriate person now to step forward and take the reins of this great nation of ours.”Kat Stafford is a member of The Associated Press’ Race and Ethnicity team.
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