Are Democrats exploiting black voters?

Ben Shapiro has discussed accusations that Democrats exploit Black voters, particularly through the lens of voter ID laws. Shapiro argues that Democrats have historically opposed voter ID laws by labeling them as voter suppression tactics, but suggests that the real intent behind these laws is to maintain voter integrity, not to suppress votes. He criticizes Democrats for allegedly manipulating the narrative around voter ID laws and using identity politics to rally progressive and Black voters, accusing them of prioritizing power over truth 1.

Additionally, Shapiro has pointed to Democrats' strategic use of identity politics as targeting specific demographics, possibly at the expense of broader electoral appeal. He notes the emphasis on what he perceives as the manipulation and mobilization of minority groups, particularly Black voters, to maintain political power 2. This perspective suggests a tactical rather than substantive engagement with these voter groups, implying a type of exploitation in terms of gaining votes without necessarily addressing broader concerns or providing substantial improvements to these communities.