Northwestern University professors in the fields of political science, communications, psychology and management discuss what they will be watching for during the Republican National Convention, which will take place Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18 in Milwaukee.
Political science
"Mr. Trump has not made a strong case for why voters of color should consider voting for him." -- Political scientist Alvin B. Tillery Jr.
"Pollsters on both sides of the partisan divide recognize that the 2024 presidential election will come down to which party can make inroads with low-propensity voters in Black and Brown communities. Despite Mr. Trump's showing in the debate, he has not made a strong case for why voters of color should consider voting for him in 2024. His reference to immigrants 'coming for Black jobs' provoked widespread mockery on social media in the days following the debate. Moreover, Taraji P. Henson's negative reference to Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's blueprint for a second Trump administration, during her stint hosting the BET Awards has put Mr. Trump on the defensive with minority communities. I will be watching to see what Mr. Trump does in Milwaukee to try to gain traction with these voters. Perhaps the most important open question is: Will Mr. Trump select one of his stalwart surrogates like Tim Scott or Byron Donalds to be his running mate?"
