Politics and Popularity: The Harris Dilemma
In a political tête-à-tête that felt more like a late-night comedy sketch, conservative commentator Scott Jennings recently blistered the airwaves on CNN’s “State of the Union.” His target? The Democratic Party’s obsession with identity politics and transgender issues—cue the collective gasps from the panelists, as if Jennings had just revealed the contents of his lunch. Yes, folks, this is what we call contentious commentary.
Jennings asserted that for many men, the Democrats seem more preoccupied with “men who want to be women than men who just want to be men.” Now, if that isn’t a loaded statement that could spark a bonfire at a modern art gallery, I don’t know what is! “No amount of hunting, cosplay, or creepy videos will change that. The bed has been made,” Jennings quipped. Makes you wonder, did he just attend an awkward family reunion?
Despite Harris’s popularity among black female voters—standing at a commendable 83%—the vice president is apparently losing her charm among black male voters, scoring only 70%. Perhaps they’ve noticed that while she’s busy penning an “opportunity agenda for black men,” they’re still waiting for someone to offer them a seat at the table, rather than just a place on the agenda!
The Numbers Game
Let’s dig into the statistics like they’re the last pieces of pie at a holiday dinner. According to a recent New York Times/Siena College poll, Kamala Harris has only 78% of black voters backing her up—noticeably lower than Biden’s 90% in 2020. But wait—there’s more! Former President Barack Obama has gotten in on the action, attributing some of Harris’s woes to black male voters showing resistance, dubbing them ‘sexist.’
Now, I’ll be honest: blaming an entire demographic for voting woes is a bit like throwing a tantrum because the dessert table doesn’t feature your favorite cake. Obama clearly believes that even if you put a thousand sprinkles on it, some men just don’t get the flavor of a woman as president. Maybe it’s time for a bit of a political palate cleanse?
Savage Politics in Play
Jennings hit again, emphasizing that “the gender gap problem is real.” Meanwhile, we’re all just here staring into the chasm, wondering if anyone bothered to throw in a rope. Black male voters are seemingly flocking to the Republican Party, while young women are clinging to Democrats like moths to a flame. And let’s face it, these days, it hardly seems like the Democrats are lighting the way.
We have Harris’s “opportunity agenda for black men,” which she presented amid disappointing polling. This agenda, promising a million forgivable loans, affordable banking options, and more apprenticeship opportunities, might sound tempting. But let’s be real—these promises might need more than just words on a paper to win the hearts (and votes) of skeptical black male voters.
And can we get a round of applause for her plan to legalize marijuana nationwide? Finally, a chance for black men to profit from an industry that has historically profited from their plight. So, while some may argue about identity politics, Harris is flipping the script, aiming to create more avenues for entrepreneurship. Sadly, she just needs black male voters to stop rolling their eyes long enough to realize this is happening.
Conclusion: A Political Tightrope
As we navigate this complicated political landscape, Jennings might be onto something when he points out that the Democrats could perhaps use a course correction. But let’s not kid ourselves; it’s rarely that straightforward. In an age where every vote counts and identities are layered like an onion—complete with tears—it might just take a little more than a flashy agenda to win the hearts of America. Here’s hoping they find a way to unite rather than divide, or we might just witness a political circus like no other!
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings criticized Democrats’ focus on identity politics and transgender issues for Vice President Kamala Harris’s popularity among black male voters during CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday.
“A lot of men think the Democratic Party is more interested in men who want to be women than men who just want to be men,” Jennings said. “No amount of hunting, cosplay or creepy videos will change that. “The bed has been made.”
Jennings’ fellow CNN panelists interrupted him with loud “no.”
Harris gained support from more black voters after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race. But she still lags behind Biden’s share of black voters in the 2020 election. According to a New York Times/Siena College poll of black voters:.
Conservative pundit Scott Jennings blamed the Democratic Party’s focus on identity politics and transgender issues for losing support among black male voters. CNN
Harris currently has the support of 78% of black voters, while Biden won about 90% in 2020 and Hillary Clinton won about 92% in 2016, according to a Times/Siena poll.
In particular, media outlets pointed out the lack of support for Harris from black men.
“There was a story on the front page of the New York Times this morning saying that the Democratic Party is struggling with African-American voters, especially African-American men,” Jennings said Sunday. “This gender gap problem is real.”
The New York Times reported that Harris’s approval rating among black male voters has dropped significantly.
Although she is doing very well among women, with the support of about 83% of black female voters, the vice president only has the approval rating of 70% of black male voters, according to The New York Times.
Meanwhile, Biden received the support of about 85% of black male voters in 2020, the report said.
According to the New York Times, Vice President Kamala Harris received less support from black male voters than President Joe Biden in 2020. AFP via Getty Images
The flip appears to be part of the following: Gender gap between political parties is growingIn particular, young male voters are flocking to the Republican Party, while young female voters remain loyal to the Democratic Party.
Former President Barack Obama, Harris’ most important supporter, recently blamed black male voters for her poor approval ratings. accused them of being sexist.
During a speech Thursday at the Harris campaign field office in Pittsburgh, Obama said he wanted to “tell some truths” about why “every segment of our neighbors and our community” is unenthusiastic about the Harris campaign.
He said the problem “seems to be more pronounced among brothers” who are “coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses” not to vote for Democratic candidates.
“You don’t get the idea of a woman being president,” Obama said.
“The gender gap problem is real” between Democrats and Republicans, Jennings said. CNN
He urged black male voters to show their support for Harris and reminded them that “the women in our lives have had our backs this entire time.”
Harris responded to the disappointing polls Monday with a new “opportunity agenda for black men.” ‘Opportunity Economy’ Plan.
The agenda, aimed at Black male voters, promises 1 million forgivable loans of up to $20,000 to Black entrepreneurs, cheaper banking options and a new regulatory framework to protect cryptocurrency assets.
Harris also pledged to create more apprenticeship opportunities and help more black men become teachers.
Her agenda also promises to legalize marijuana nationwide. Wrongfully arrested for possession of marijuana.Despite similar usage between blacks and whites, it creates a way for black men to profit from the business potential of the industry as a result.
