Swing state barber shop voters are divided on the 2024 presidential race as Harris faces challenges with Black males: "Toss-up"

In a Detroit barber shop, voters openly discussed the 2024 presidential election, expressing uncertainty about who to vote for as Vice President Kamala Harris struggles to win over Black males.

Lawrence Jones from "Fox & Friends" talked to voters at a barber shop about their views on the race, with the economy, crime, and illegal immigration still being major concerns as Election Day approaches.

"One voter informed Jones that they are still undecided and have many decisions to make, considering their role as an entrepreneur, father, and grandfather and the future prospects of their children in ten years."

"Trump has some advantages in terms of preserving jobs in the country, rather than sending them abroad, as he stated. The working class requires more job security in the country, given the challenges we are already facing."

Recent polling suggests that the race between Harris and Trump is a toss-up in key battleground states, with some voters believing it's too close to call.

""At this time, it's a coin toss, according to one voter," they stated confidently."

"Another voter stated, "The country is so divided that if it weren't divided between the two candidates, we wouldn't have numbers like we do." They added, "It's pretty much 50/50.""

Harris has attempted to attract Black males as her support declines among this group.

A recent poll by the New York Times and Siena College shows that Vice President Kamala Harris' support among Black voters has decreased since the 2020 election. In 2020, Harris received approximately 90% of the Black vote, but this has dropped to 78% in 2021. Additionally, Harris' support among Black men has decreased even more significantly, with only 70% saying they would vote for her in November, down from President Biden's 85% in 2020.

Earlier this week, concerns about the vice president's dismal polling were dismissed, with the suggestion that the trend could change in the coming weeks before the November election.

"During an interview on "The Shade Room," Harris stated, "One, that's not my experience. Two, Election Day has not yet arrived.""

According to Jones, half of the voters said they would back Trump while the other half pledged their support to Harris, despite some remaining undecided.

"At the end of the day, I'm Trump because... My eyes are open," one voter said. "I can see that he was doing a lot better than what we're going through right now. You can't even go to the grocery stores right now without making a life decision or what you want to get… You got to compromise."

When selecting a candidate to vote for, two individuals believed that emotions should be disregarded.

"One voter stated that the issue is that we vote based on emotions, which is not wise. Instead, we must first educate ourselves before casting our ballots."

Obama criticized Black men during his campaign, stating that he couldn't comprehend why Harris wasn't receiving the same level of support, particularly from Black men, who showed more hesitation in their enthusiasm.

"Obama stated, "I have an issue with the numerous reasons and excuses you're presenting.""

The former president directly addressed Black males, stating that "it seems like you're not comfortable with the idea of a woman as president, and you're coming up with other reasons for that."

To bolster support, Harris unveiled her "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men" this week, which entails offering 1 million fully forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs and others to launch businesses, promoting education, training, and mentorship programs that equip Black men with high-paying jobs in in-demand industries and empower their communities, including paths to become teachers.

Regardless, some voters are still torn.

"The presidency is an institution that should be protected, not a person," one voter told Jones. "We need to get back to understanding the position and its intended job."

"It's not about Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, or Donald Trump. It's about the United States of America."

This report was contributed to by Planet Chronicle' Kristine Parks, Nikolas Lanum, and Paul Steinhauser.