Staff Reports
In a surprising shift, women’s support for Joe Biden has hit a 20-year low, with many female voters turning their gaze towards Donald Trump. It seems that as inflation skyrockets and the cost of living becomes increasingly burdensome, women, including those from minority groups, are realizing they were better off during the Trump era. Recent analysis reveals that Biden’s lead among women voters has dwindled significantly, now standing at just four points.
Despite claims from a Democrat pollster suggesting that abortion could rally female voters, data from The New York Times and Siena College polls point to inflation as the primary concern, especially among black and Hispanic women. GOP pollster Kellyanne Conway aptly notes that women are not one-dimensional voters focused solely on abortion, highlighting Biden’s weak stance on economic issues. In fact, inflation seems to be the decisive factor driving women’s voting intentions, transcending other policy issues.
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The significance of inflation as a voting concern is reiterated by the fact that Black and Hispanic women, particularly middle-aged individuals, prioritize this economic challenge above all else. With nearly 60 percent of Black women in Michigan and a similar share of Hispanic women in Arizona citing inflation as their top issue, it’s clear that economic woes are resonating strongly with these demographics.
This shift in women’s support towards Trump comes in a historical context where Democrats have typically held a strong lead among female voters. Yet, Biden’s declining popularity, especially among black women, paints a worrying picture for his campaign. The substantial drop in his lead over Trump among black women, from 86 to 58 points, underscores the concerns over Bidenomics and its impact on American households.
While Biden still faces challenges with male voters, his diminishing appeal among women reflects a broader dissatisfaction with his administration’s policies. As the economy falters and security concerns mount, many Americans are turning back to Trump as a beacon of stability and strength, a trend that could shape the upcoming November elections.
