Democrats panic as black voters ditch Clinton

Black voters dislike both candidates, but low turnout could boost Trump

by Deneen Borrelli

In a surprising development, black voters are abandoning Hillary Clinton and Democrats are scrambling to stop the hemorrhaging of their crucial voting bloc.  A recent Los Angeles Times tracking poll reported Clinton’s support among black voters fell almost 20 percent to about 71 percent.   A poll in Michigan showed similar results. The Free Press/WXYZ-TV poll found black support for Clinton in Michigan fell from 85 percent in August to 74 percent.  President Obama received 93 percent of the black vote, according to exit polls during the 2012 presidential election.  Democrats are taking this issue seriously and are marshaling resources to bolster black support.  ........ See more