Obama Criticizes Black Men for Not Supporting Kamala Harris - Accuses Them of Sexism
Former President Barack Obama took to the campaign trail for Kamala Harris and expressed his disappointment over black men's lack of support for the vice president. He went as far as accusing them of sexism.
Despite Harris being likely to secure the overall black vote, she is expected to do so with a much smaller margin than previous party leaders. In 2008, Obama received 95% of the black vote. However, this year, only 63% of black voters have stated they will vote for Harris, according to a recent NAACP survey. The Democrats are particularly concerned about the fact that among black men under 50, only 49% support Harris, with 26% saying they'll vote for Trump.
Obama expressed his concerns during an impromptu pre-rally stop at a campaign field office in Pittsburgh. He noted that the enthusiasm and turnout in all corners of their communities were not as high as when he was running for office. He added that this seemed to be more pronounced among black men.
Obama then appealed to the mostly black group at the campaign office, stating that the choice in 2024 was clear. He pointed out that one candidate had similar life experiences to them and understood their struggles and joys.
Obama then suggested that sexism among black men was a significant factor in Harris' lack of support. He criticized them for coming up with various reasons and excuses, implying that they were uncomfortable with the idea of a woman as president.
Obama's comments have been met with criticism, with some suggesting his remarks reflect desperation and are likely to backfire. His decision to highlight Harris' weakness compared to his own performance and to publicly shame black men has been seen as a misstep.
Reggie Jones, a black man selling Harris products at the Pittsburgh rally, attributed the weak black support for Harris to her record as a prosecutor in California. He stated that she had incarcerated many black people during her tenure.
The Democrats are also concerned about Harris' underperformance with other key demographics, including Hispanics, Muslims, young people, and labor union members.
Bottom Line
Obama's attempt to rally support for Harris has sparked controversy and criticism. His accusations of sexism among black men and his decision to publicly shame them have been viewed as counterproductive. It remains to be seen how these comments will impact the upcoming election. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you agree with Obama's approach or do you think it could have been handled differently? Share this article with your friends and let us know your thoughts. Remember, you can sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6 pm.
Obama Criticizes Black Men for Not Supporting Kamala Harris - Accuses Them of Sexism
Former President Barack Obama took to the campaign trail for Kamala Harris and expressed his disappointment over black men's lack of support for the vice president. He went as far as accusing them of sexism.
Despite Harris being likely to secure the overall black vote, she is expected to do so with a much smaller margin than previous party leaders. In 2008, Obama received 95% of the black vote. However, this year, only 63% of black voters have stated they will vote for Harris, according to a recent NAACP survey. The Democrats are particularly concerned about the fact that among black men under 50, only 49% support Harris, with 26% saying they'll vote for Trump.
Obama expressed his concerns during an impromptu pre-rally stop at a campaign field office in Pittsburgh. He noted that the enthusiasm and turnout in all corners of their communities were not as high as when he was running for office. He added that this seemed to be more pronounced among black men.
Obama then appealed to the mostly black group at the campaign office, stating that the choice in 2024 was clear. He pointed out that one candidate had similar life experiences to them and understood their struggles and joys.
Obama then suggested that sexism among black men was a significant factor in Harris' lack of support. He criticized them for coming up with various reasons and excuses, implying that they were uncomfortable with the idea of a woman as president.
Obama's comments have been met with criticism, with some suggesting his remarks reflect desperation and are likely to backfire. His decision to highlight Harris' weakness compared to his own performance and to publicly shame black men has been seen as a misstep.
Reggie Jones, a black man selling Harris products at the Pittsburgh rally, attributed the weak black support for Harris to her record as a prosecutor in California. He stated that she had incarcerated many black people during her tenure.
The Democrats are also concerned about Harris' underperformance with other key demographics, including Hispanics, Muslims, young people, and labor union members.
Bottom Line
Obama's attempt to rally support for Harris has sparked controversy and criticism. His accusations of sexism among black men and his decision to publicly shame them have been viewed as counterproductive. It remains to be seen how these comments will impact the upcoming election. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you agree with Obama's approach or do you think it could have been handled differently? Share this article with your friends and let us know your thoughts. Remember, you can sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6 pm.
