In a recent survey by Zogby Analytics, it has been revealed that many individuals of all races, particularly younger voters, are challenging President Joe Biden’s assertion that “they have the money to spend” by admitting that they went without food for at least a day during the previous month. This survey, which took into account the suffering brought on by inflation, found that minorities, young voters, and those with only a high school diploma faced food “insecurity.”
According to the study, nearly 14% of respondents disclosed that they skipped a meal or went without food entirely during the past month. Black individuals, who Biden is attempting to retain in his support base, have endured the most significant strain from inflation and persistent high food costs.
The study discovered that black voters under the age of 24 were around five times likelier than voters aged 55 to 69 to encounter food insecurity (34% vs. 7%). Additionally, food insecurity increased among rural black residents (31%) compared to urban (21%) and suburban (16%) black residents. Furthermore, non-college-educated black voters were twice as likely as college-educated black voters (23% vs. 10%) to experience food insecurity.
Hispanic voters were similarly impacted. According to the study, roughly one out of every five Hispanic voters encountered food insecurity, with younger Hispanic voters being three times as likely as older Hispanic voters (30%) to suffer from food insecurity. Rural Hispanic voters were also more prone to encounter food insecurity (29%) compared to urban (20%) and suburban (14%) Hispanic voters. Furthermore, Hispanic voters without a college degree were twice as likely as college-educated Hispanic voters (22% vs. 10%) to go without food for more than a day during the past month.
Jonathan Zogby, CEO of Zogby Analytics, stated, “With inflation persisting at high food price levels, people across the country, including minorities, are finding it difficult to afford groceries. The upcoming challenge for President Biden will be to prevent inflation or food insecurity statistics from growing further over the following six months. Food insecurity could also harm Biden’s prospects in specific swing states, particularly if black and Hispanic voters are experiencing greater difficulty putting food on the table.”
This survey was carried out in January, when there were expectations that inflation would begin to decrease. However, inflation has continued to remain at elevated levels, and the nation is currently witnessing an increase in unemployment claims, indicating that Biden’s “Bidenomics” policy is failing.
If inflation goes unchecked, and Biden’s base of minority voters continues to struggle with hunger, Biden could potentially lose the election, according to Zogby’s analysis. The report concludes, “The critical question will be whether two crucial voting blocs, black and Hispanic voters, will continue to support President Biden overwhelmingly in November, despite facing food insecurity. Will sufficient numbers of impoverished and disadvantaged black and Hispanic voters switch allegiance to former President Donald Trump or Robert F. Kennedy Jr., thereby deciding the election’s outcome? To win re-election, Biden must concentrate more on his achievements throughout the past three years.”
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