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Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com,

Hoot of the day: The Democratic Republic of the Congo flag was behind Biden for the duration of his speech.

The Wall Street Journal reports Biden Renews Call for Gaza Cease-Fire at Morehouse Commencement

Clip of Biden at Morehouse College

Correct and Correct

Please play the video in the Tweet above.

My first reaction was wow, what a dismal round of applause. And that’s still my reaction, now backed up by numbers. Fewer than 24 of 400 blacks applauded Biden.

I did not plan to do two political posts in a row, nor did I have any idea that Morehouse College graduates would have this reaction or that Biden was even speaking at Morehouse College.

Biden has serious issues with Black voters judging from recent polls. And judging from the reaction to Biden’s speech to the graduating class of Morehouse College on Sunday, his support may be less than the polls indicate.

Why Biden Is Desperate to Debate Trump

Trump Leads in 5 Key States, as Young and Nonwhite Voters Express Discontent With Biden according to Nate Cohn at the New York Times.

New York Times Swing State Poll Detail

Earlier this morning, I commented Two New Swing State Polls Show Why Biden Is Desperate to Debate Trump

People Who Rent Will Decide the 2024 Presidential Election

On April 20, before the latest polls, I commented People Who Rent Will Decide the 2024 Presidential Election

Young voters are angry about rent, angry over home prices, and angry over mortgage rates. That is reflected in the polls.

Economists still don’t get it. They think the economy is doing great

If these percentages hold, Trump is going to win every swing state plus a few more not yet presumed to be in the ballpark.