Over 50 Black elected leaders across Wisconsin have endorsed Joe Biden for president. The endorsements come just days before the state's primary election.
Over 50 Black elected leaders across Wisconsin have endorsed Joe Biden for president. The endorsements come just days before the state's primary election.
The leaders who endorsed Biden include Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and State Senator LaTonya Johnson.
In a statement, Moore said that she is endorsing Biden because he is "the only candidate who has a plan to address the systemic racism that has held our communities back for far too long."
Johnson said that he is endorsing Biden because he is "a leader who will fight for the people of Wisconsin, no matter their race or background."
Johnson said that she is endorsing Biden because he is "a champion for working families and will fight to make sure everyone has a fair shot at success."
The endorsements from these Black elected leaders are a significant boost for Biden's campaign in Wisconsin. The state is a key battleground in the Democratic primary, and Biden is hoping to win the support of Black voters in order to secure a victory.
Black voters make up a significant portion of the Democratic electorate in Wisconsin. In the 2016 Democratic primary, Black voters made up 27% of the electorate and voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton.
Biden is hoping to replicate Clinton's success with Black voters in Wisconsin. He has been campaigning heavily in the state and has met with Black leaders and voters.
The endorsements from these Black elected leaders are a sign that Biden is making inroads with Black voters in Wisconsin. If he can continue to gain support from Black voters, he will be well-positioned to win the state's primary election.
In addition to the endorsements from these Black elected leaders, Biden has also received the endorsement of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, the state's largest labor union. The AFL-CIO endorsement is another significant boost for Biden's campaign in Wisconsin.
The AFL-CIO represents over 500,000 workers in Wisconsin. The union's endorsement is a sign that Biden has strong support from organized labor in the state.
Biden is hoping to win the support of both Black voters and organized labor in order to secure a victory in Wisconsin. If he can do so, he will be well-positioned to win the Democratic nomination for president.
