‘He kept a promise’: How Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation boosts Biden’s legacy
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Race and Racism, African-Americans, Women
McClatchy DC quoted HIT Strategies’ founding partner Terrance Woodbury about President Biden’s appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and approval amongst Black voters:
From McClatchy DC: “Many Black voters feel frustrated at what they perceive to be Biden’s lack of progress since taking office, said Terrance Woodbury, a Democratic strategist who conducts regular research on the political views of African American voters. But the strategist said he’s seen signs in recent focus groups that Jackson’s confirmation will ease some of their concerns.
‘A Black voter told me this represents his commitment to fulfill his campaign promises, which is just as important as his commitment to the Black community,’ said Woodbury, who regularly moderates focus groups with Black voters.
Still, he cautions that Jackson’s confirmation is only part of the solution for Biden, who he says must do a better job reaching out to and communicating with Black voters.”
Read the full article on the McClatchy DC website.