Chris Towler
@blkprofcct.bsky.social
Associate Professor | Political Science & Black Studies
Now: Director Black Voter Project (BVP)
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
Now: Director Black Voter Project (BVP)
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
This made me laugh out loud 😭😭😭
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
This made me laugh out loud 😭😭😭
Dems need to figure out how to build Black voter confidence in the party AND quick. Confidence was building w/Harris but lost steam w/her loss.
And, just when Dems seem to have grown a backbone w/the shutdown - something Black voters have been begging for, they now must to find another way.
And, just when Dems seem to have grown a backbone w/the shutdown - something Black voters have been begging for, they now must to find another way.
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Dems need to figure out how to build Black voter confidence in the party AND quick. Confidence was building w/Harris but lost steam w/her loss.
And, just when Dems seem to have grown a backbone w/the shutdown - something Black voters have been begging for, they now must to find another way.
And, just when Dems seem to have grown a backbone w/the shutdown - something Black voters have been begging for, they now must to find another way.
Moreover, as I’ve made clear, Black people want a Black candidate.
But we also asked Black people what their issues priorities are for 2028 & after (1) inflation/(2) economy, the issues are a bit different than other groups as they value: (3) Health care, (4) Civil Rights, (5) Crime, & (6) Housing.
But we also asked Black people what their issues priorities are for 2028 & after (1) inflation/(2) economy, the issues are a bit different than other groups as they value: (3) Health care, (4) Civil Rights, (5) Crime, & (6) Housing.
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Moreover, as I’ve made clear, Black people want a Black candidate.
But we also asked Black people what their issues priorities are for 2028 & after (1) inflation/(2) economy, the issues are a bit different than other groups as they value: (3) Health care, (4) Civil Rights, (5) Crime, & (6) Housing.
But we also asked Black people what their issues priorities are for 2028 & after (1) inflation/(2) economy, the issues are a bit different than other groups as they value: (3) Health care, (4) Civil Rights, (5) Crime, & (6) Housing.
Looking back, the #BlackVoterProject asked Black people their top issue priorities before the 2024 election…and while they emphasized the economy & healthcare, they ALSO prioritized civil rights/reproductive rights AND there were noticeable differences within the Black community itself!
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Looking back, the #BlackVoterProject asked Black people their top issue priorities before the 2024 election…and while they emphasized the economy & healthcare, they ALSO prioritized civil rights/reproductive rights AND there were noticeable differences within the Black community itself!
All the calls to #AbolishICE aren’t looking so crazy now…
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
All the calls to #AbolishICE aren’t looking so crazy now…
More than ironic that Latino Trump approval has plummeted in this new CNN poll - Latinos are looking more like Black voters 🤔
One thing is for certain, Black approval never increased much at all as Black people easily saw through Trump/MAGA’s thinly veiled racism from the start.
One thing is for certain, Black approval never increased much at all as Black people easily saw through Trump/MAGA’s thinly veiled racism from the start.
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
More than ironic that Latino Trump approval has plummeted in this new CNN poll - Latinos are looking more like Black voters 🤔
One thing is for certain, Black approval never increased much at all as Black people easily saw through Trump/MAGA’s thinly veiled racism from the start.
One thing is for certain, Black approval never increased much at all as Black people easily saw through Trump/MAGA’s thinly veiled racism from the start.
While ZERO percent of Black voters is crazy work (curious about the sample here) this reflects Black sentiments going all the way back to the 2020 Presidential Primary where 2/3 of Black people didn’t think Buttigieg addressed issues pertaining to the Black community well at all. Little has changed…
June 29, 2025 at 6:14 AM
While ZERO percent of Black voters is crazy work (curious about the sample here) this reflects Black sentiments going all the way back to the 2020 Presidential Primary where 2/3 of Black people didn’t think Buttigieg addressed issues pertaining to the Black community well at all. Little has changed…
We’re quickly returning to an era where citizenship was equivalent to “whiteness.”
And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.
And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.
June 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
We’re quickly returning to an era where citizenship was equivalent to “whiteness.”
And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.
And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.
I still believe the talk of “Trump fatigue” was total bs & against actual research - esp for Black voters. Biden/Harris campaign should’ve hammered home the threat Trump represented non-stop. Black turnout may have been different.
I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…
I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…
June 29, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I still believe the talk of “Trump fatigue” was total bs & against actual research - esp for Black voters. Biden/Harris campaign should’ve hammered home the threat Trump represented non-stop. Black turnout may have been different.
I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…
I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…
“I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent.”
Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…
Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…
June 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
“I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent.”
Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…
Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…
So, to rehash the last 2 months:
- No Kings protest
- Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband
- Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife
- Military style Trump parade
- LA & NY fighting ICE
- National guard & marines deployed
- Bomb Iran
Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.
- No Kings protest
- Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband
- Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife
- Military style Trump parade
- LA & NY fighting ICE
- National guard & marines deployed
- Bomb Iran
Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.
June 29, 2025 at 5:36 AM
So, to rehash the last 2 months:
- No Kings protest
- Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband
- Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife
- Military style Trump parade
- LA & NY fighting ICE
- National guard & marines deployed
- Bomb Iran
Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.
- No Kings protest
- Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband
- Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife
- Military style Trump parade
- LA & NY fighting ICE
- National guard & marines deployed
- Bomb Iran
Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.
For anyone wondering how to close the gap…get young Black voters (esp men) out to vote at much higher rates (which will take a ton of time & $ that’s hard to find when mobilizing Black voters).
Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.
Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.
June 29, 2025 at 5:33 AM
For anyone wondering how to close the gap…get young Black voters (esp men) out to vote at much higher rates (which will take a ton of time & $ that’s hard to find when mobilizing Black voters).
Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.
Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.
This even goes for white Dems. Although they’re more liberal on a few issues, like immigration, Black Dems consistently prioritize issues of social progress much more than white Dems (i.e. race issues, crime, educ...) & often hold the MOST progressive attitudes on equality/equity in the U.S.
June 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This even goes for white Dems. Although they’re more liberal on a few issues, like immigration, Black Dems consistently prioritize issues of social progress much more than white Dems (i.e. race issues, crime, educ...) & often hold the MOST progressive attitudes on equality/equity in the U.S.
When #BlackVoterProject asked Black people who they want to as future Dem candidates they are ready & willing to get behind young, bright Black politicians. The blueprint is there for Dems to win elections where Black people can make a difference, they just need to elevate their bright young talent.
June 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
When #BlackVoterProject asked Black people who they want to as future Dem candidates they are ready & willing to get behind young, bright Black politicians. The blueprint is there for Dems to win elections where Black people can make a difference, they just need to elevate their bright young talent.
It’s CRAZY to me how its’s clear that Dems really need to talk to young Black men…but there’s NOTHING in this analysis that actually gives them a voice or speaks directly to them.
We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.
We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.
June 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It’s CRAZY to me how its’s clear that Dems really need to talk to young Black men…but there’s NOTHING in this analysis that actually gives them a voice or speaks directly to them.
We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.
We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.
Wanna know how to depress Black political enthusiasm even further? This is it…
As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.
As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.
June 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Wanna know how to depress Black political enthusiasm even further? This is it…
As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.
As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.
It’s important to note that, although Black people consider reparations important, they’re less fav than other policies, like voting rights & police reform.
When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.
When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.
June 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It’s important to note that, although Black people consider reparations important, they’re less fav than other policies, like voting rights & police reform.
When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.
When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.
The Trump Admin wants to put as much pressure on Sanctuary cities/states as possible, forcing them to make a decision about whether or not they will actually stand down…or help ICE efforts. If they resist, it gives even more reason to stop fed aid (plus the more militarization the better for Trump).
June 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Trump Admin wants to put as much pressure on Sanctuary cities/states as possible, forcing them to make a decision about whether or not they will actually stand down…or help ICE efforts. If they resist, it gives even more reason to stop fed aid (plus the more militarization the better for Trump).
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Nothing too surprising in the new Cook report: Why Harris Lost. What continues to stand out for me far more than any shifts in Black support, is the # of low-propensity & new voters that Dems failed to turnout. (I’m sure the #s for Black voters are even worse…)
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/nat...
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/nat...
May 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Nothing too surprising in the new Cook report: Why Harris Lost. What continues to stand out for me far more than any shifts in Black support, is the # of low-propensity & new voters that Dems failed to turnout. (I’m sure the #s for Black voters are even worse…)
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/nat...
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/nat...
This is EXACTLY what I’m talking about 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
May 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This is EXACTLY what I’m talking about 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
So since this shit still gets attention…If we’re talking about a representative 1,000 sample, that’s a useless ~120 Black people TOTAL. Meaning, we’re drawing conclusions from the answers of roughly 25 Black people who are likely wealthier, more conservative outliers (not to mention the +/-10% MoE).
May 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
So since this shit still gets attention…If we’re talking about a representative 1,000 sample, that’s a useless ~120 Black people TOTAL. Meaning, we’re drawing conclusions from the answers of roughly 25 Black people who are likely wealthier, more conservative outliers (not to mention the +/-10% MoE).
Anyone who says sexism didn’t play a central role in this past election is in complete & utter denial.
(And btw social scientists could make a very strong scientific case about the role of sexism in the 2024 election, we just haven’t had anyone do it yet)
(And btw social scientists could make a very strong scientific case about the role of sexism in the 2024 election, we just haven’t had anyone do it yet)
May 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Anyone who says sexism didn’t play a central role in this past election is in complete & utter denial.
(And btw social scientists could make a very strong scientific case about the role of sexism in the 2024 election, we just haven’t had anyone do it yet)
(And btw social scientists could make a very strong scientific case about the role of sexism in the 2024 election, we just haven’t had anyone do it yet)
It’s annoying how little is said about the way Harris dramatically pulled the Democratic Party out of a historic landslide lost.
Even among Black voters, who are ALWAYS the Democrats most ardent supporters, Harris led to major gains in BOTH support & turnout across EVERY SINGLE demographic group.
Even among Black voters, who are ALWAYS the Democrats most ardent supporters, Harris led to major gains in BOTH support & turnout across EVERY SINGLE demographic group.
May 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It’s annoying how little is said about the way Harris dramatically pulled the Democratic Party out of a historic landslide lost.
Even among Black voters, who are ALWAYS the Democrats most ardent supporters, Harris led to major gains in BOTH support & turnout across EVERY SINGLE demographic group.
Even among Black voters, who are ALWAYS the Democrats most ardent supporters, Harris led to major gains in BOTH support & turnout across EVERY SINGLE demographic group.
MAGA arguing that the amount of brown immigrants coming to the U.S. constitutes an invasion while, at the same time, making plans to bring in new white immigrants sounds about right…
May 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
MAGA arguing that the amount of brown immigrants coming to the U.S. constitutes an invasion while, at the same time, making plans to bring in new white immigrants sounds about right…