The panelists agreed with the former Atlanta mayor about a cored Democratic group’s level of voter enthusiasm. They lay blame on the party.
Enthusiasm alarm
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is concerned about voter turnout in Georgia. She appeared on “Joe Madison, The Black Eagle,” reported here by The Hill.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) said in an interview aired on Friday that she’s “very concerned” about diminished enthusiasm among voters in Georgia.
“Just as a voter, I can tell you I am very concerned at the lack of enthusiasm in our state right now. Of course with my position as senior adviser to the president for public engagement, I have to be very careful in what I say about political affairs,” the Biden official said on “Joe Madison, The Black Eagle.”
“But I can tell you I don’t feel and see the enthusiasm that I think voters across Georgia should have right now. And I know that oftentimes in midterm elections, people don’t turn out to vote. I hope that won’t be the case this year in Georgia.”
Even though voting should come naturally to all, many don’t see politicians speaking to their wants and needs. They no longer want to vote for the best of the least desirable. Berni Sanders recently spoke about the Democratic message, which needs to address the issues afflicting many Americans for a very long time.
And when it comes to Democrats addressing their core supporters, seeking their votes only at the time of need is disrespectful and counterproductive. Bakari Sellers enumerated a list of cities where enthusiasm lags because of the failure to engage those populations, specifically black men. Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner concurred that more must be done, not just at election time to engage these voters.
The Democratic Party must do better if it intends to maintain its coalition. Platitudes won’t do. Respectful, full engagement is required not just at election time but always.