Black voters have historically voted reliably Democrat. Now, these voters are approaching this election is a more nuanced way. Is there a significant generational divide when it comes to engaging in politics, and when it comes to choosing a political party? USA TODAY reporters looked at a variety of issues and topics, ranging from climate change to retirement planning, through the lens of generations old, aging, and young.
USA TODAY National Columnist Suzette Hackney joins The Excerpt to share how Black voters across swing states feel about the 2024 presidential election. Dana Taylor: Hello and welcome to The Excerpt. I'm Dana Taylor.
Today is Thursday, October 17th, 2024, and this is a special episode of The Excerpt. How will Black voters impact the 2024 election? Is there a significant generational divide when it comes to engaging in politics and when it comes to choosing a political party? USA Today reporters looked at a variety of issues and topics ranging from climate change to retirement planning through the lens of generations old, aging, and young. USA Today national columnist, Suzette Hackney spoke with Black voters from gen Z to boomers across swing states to gauge how they're feeling about the 2024 presidential election.
Thanks for joining me, Suzette. Suzette Hackney: Hi there, Dana. Thank you for having me.
Dana Taylor: Suzette, like you, I grew up in a household where I was taught it was imperative to vote. Shortly after my 18th birthday, my mother said, "Let's .