A slow shift among Black voters is opening the door for Republicans
A generational and structural shift is decoupling Black identity from Democratic Party loyalty, transforming a once-reliable voting bloc into a cohort of "political free agents" that the GOP is uniquely positioned to exploit. Why it matters: Even modest GOP gains — combined with weakening party loyalty — could make a big difference in close elections in a post- Voting Rights Act world. President Trump is making gains with Black voters despite posting racist videos , using racist rhetoric and ad…

