Biden returns to Philadelphia, this time to win back Black voters

Philadelphia (CNN) — President Joe Biden plans to launch a nationwide effort to mobilize Black voters during a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Wednesday, aiming to win back support from a slice of the electorate that polls show wavering in support.Joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and a slate of Black elected officials, Biden is expected to boost his achievements while also warning of what his campaign calls a “racist and toxic agenda” being peddled by his rival, former President Donald Trump.The launch of Black Voters for Biden-Harris, held at a majority-Black prep school in Philadelphia, is intended to revive another corner of the coalition that helped propel Biden to the White House in 2020. It’s his third stop for an event in the city this year; he held seven events in Philadelphia in 2023.Biden’s aides say they aren’t taking Black voters for granted as surveys suggest an erosion of support, particularly among Black men.“Our campaign believes that Black voters deserve to hear from Team Biden-Harris, and they deserve to have their vote earned, not assumed,” the campaign said ahead of the event, pointing to eight-figure investments in advertising, engagement efforts and “culturally competent content.”“No campaign has valued Black voters...