Concerns among Democrats: Trump's backing among White working class may influence the election outcome, according to a report.

One union official expressed concern that November could see a repeat of 2016, when Donald Trump won the presidency over Hillary Clinton.

Concerns among Democrats: Trump's backing among White working class may influence the election outcome, according to a report.
Concerns among Democrats: Trump's backing among White working class may influence the election outcome, according to a report.

Concerns among Democrats about Vice President Kamala Harris' ability to win over White, working-class voters are crucial to their success in the November election.

Despite publicly expressing confidence, Democratic Party officials and allies privately fear that former President Donald Trump could break down the Blue Wall he shattered eight years ago, according to a new report from Politico.

According to Jimmy Williams, president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Trump has a strong base of working-class people who support his message.

"It's movable and has been moving, but it's not like a tide that has turned," he stated.

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, speaks during a rally, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Teamsters labor union withheld an endorsement for Harris last week after internal polling revealed higher favorability for Trump among respondents.

According to Politico, Democrats believe that Trump may receive more support from union members, particularly men, than expected. Additionally, they believe that Harris needs to put in more effort to win over the white, working-class voting bloc, which is a significant portion of the Rust Belt electorate.

An anonymous pro-Harris union official stated that the polling was a "red flag" for Democrats and was similar to 2016 when Hillary Clinton performed poorly among union households.

""I hope it's not wrong beneath the surface," the official said, as it was hard not to have HRC flashbacks right now."

Democrats in swing states argued that Harris was not harsh enough on Trump's past remarks about issues important to older voters, including Social Security and Medicare.

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Leadership Conference, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

"One anonymous Pennsylvania Democratic elected official expressed concern about her with seniors, stating that they may not know her well. The official believes that she should be eligible for Medicare and Social Security benefits like any other person."

Another Democratic elected official in Pennsylvania expressed similar concerns.

The official stated, "Almost nothing is discussed about the issue at the top of the ticket. They need to talk about it more."

In Arizona, Trump is leading Harris by five points in a 50%-45% spread, while in Georgia, he holds a similar 49%-45% lead, according to a poll by The New York Times. However, in North Carolina, the race is closer, with Harris being only two points behind Trump at 49%-47%.

A Times survey was conducted following a Planet Chronicle national poll that showed Harris leading Trump by two points in a 50%-48% match-up.

by Nikolas Lanum

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