A slow shift among Black voters is opening the door for Republicans

A generational and structural shift is decoupling Black identity from Democratic Party loyalty, transforming a once-reliable voting bloc into a cohort of "political free agents" that the GOP is uniquely positioned to exploit.Why it matters: Even modest GOP gains — combined with weakening party loyalty — could make a big difference in close elections in a post-Voting Rights Act world. President Trump is making gains with Black voters despite posting racist videos, using racist rhetoric and advanc...