The Challenge of Kamala Harris: A Comedy of Errors or Just Pure Politics?
Ah, the political stage—where the curtain rises, and the drama unfolds! It seems that Kamala Harris is on a journey similar to that of a contestant on a talent show, but her talent appears to be getting the cold shoulder from a key demographic: male voters. With the election looming like a bad habit, it’s clear that convincing male voters to hop onto the Democratic bandwagon is harder than convincing a cat to take a bath. Classy, right?
Even Barack Obama criticized Black men who are not supporting the Democratic candidate accusing them of sexism. Let’s rewind here. The former president, fond of giving heartfelt speeches, decided to throw his weight behind Harris in Pittsburgh. He had some rather bold words for Black men, suggesting that a bit of sexism might be at play. Obama said, “Well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as a president.” Er, is that the new strategy, folks? Ladies and gentlemen, let’s blame it on sexism! I mean, who needs nuanced polling data when you can just whip out the blame card, right?
The survey gods are not smiling either. According to a recent survey by the New York Times and Siena College, our dear Republican candidate Donald Trump gallivants ahead with 51% support from likely male voters, while Harris finds herself trailing behind at 40%. Now that’s what we call a “fashionably late” arrival to the voter party!
And don’t even get me started on Arizona Latino men. Apparently, they’ve taken a liking to Trump as well—51% of Latino men aged 18 to 34 are all aboard the Trump train. And if you think that’s bad, they’re even more enamored by him in the 35-49 age group where Trump’s support soars to 57%. It’s like watching a commercial for a product you didn’t even know existed: “But wait, there’s more!”
Strategist Christy Setzer pointed out that Harris is having “the same problem with men for the same reason Hillary Clinton did.” Allegedly, it’s because old-school misogyny and perceptions about who should wield the presidential scepter are still lurking in the shadows. Just lovely. One might wonder if these outdated ideas are as persistent as those suspicious smells in an abandoned fridge.
Obama’s comments did stir up a hornet’s nest. Nina Turner, former Ohio State Senator—who I assume knows how to make a point when she sees one—hit back, declaring that Obama’s words “belittled” Black men. Well, that’s a good ol’ political tussle! Are we really going to belittle a demographic that’s already feeling largely sidelined? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, served on a platter with a side of humiliation!
With the clock ticking down to November 5th, Harris decided it was time for a bold move. On Monday, she rolled out a new plan to catch the eye of Black men, detailing proposals to “achieve financial freedom.” This includes lavish promises like 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs and some legit pathways into the marijuana industry. So let’s just say it: She’s pitching for votes in a way that’s more dramatic than a finale on a reality TV show!
In a world where political candidacy often resembles a circus, Kamala Harris’s campaign finds itself juggling, dodging tomatoes, and desperately hoping that the audience will cheer instead of throwing down their popcorn in disdain. As we count down the days to the election, let’s hope this subplot resolves itself with more than just politically charged comments, but genuine engagement with voters who feel a bit left out of the conversation.
Let’s face it; it’s all a bit of a laugh, isn’t it? And isn’t that what politics should be? A cheeky little game of “who can outwit whom?” Just remember, as we approach the polls, it’s not just about the votes, it’s about the hearts and minds you can win. So, here’s hoping they’ve got the right strategy to pull it off!
Even Barack Obama criticized Black men who are not supporting the Democratic candidate accusing them of sexism.
During these final weeks of campaign before the election, Kamala Harris is struggling getting some voters to back her up. The Democratic candidate is having a hard time with male voters leaving her party with big concerns given November 5th is around the corner.
According to a recent survey by the New York Times and the Siena College among likely male voters, Republican candidate Donald Trump is leading nationally with 51%, while Harris only got 40%.
Another poll, conducted by USA Today and Suffolk University, shows that in the state of Arizona 51% of Latino men (between the ages of 18 and 34) support candidate Trump, while only 39% support his rival, Harris. Among the Latino men (between the ages 35 and 49) Trump still wins over Harris with 57% against 37%.
«She (Harris) has the same problem with men for the same reason Hillary Clinton did» said strategist Christy Setzer. «Because misogyny exists, as do outdated ideas about who should hold the presidency». During the presidential election in 2016, in fact, Democratic candidate Clinton was behind Trump by 11 points with male voters, as noticed by the Pew Research Center.
Former President Barack Obama came to the rescue of Harris. He threw an arrow in her favor on Thursday October 10th in a surprise stop at a local Harris campaign office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
While speaking directly to Black men, Obama said “well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as a president and you are coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that. Kamala is as prepared for the job as any nominee for president has ever been. With Kamala you have got actual plans.”
But Obama’s comments sounded like a sort of lecture to Black men that just sent an awful message and suggested sexism as the cause of the unwillingness to vote. And he got slammed for that. Nina Turner, former Ohio State Senator, stated that Obama’s comments «belittled» Black men. «Why are Black men being lectured to? Why are Black men being belittled in ways that no other voting group is?».
Given the short time before voters have to make a choice, Harris proposed on Monday a new plan to help Black men, hoping it can support her winning the White House. The plan apparently provides them “with the tools to achieve financial freedom, lower costs to better provide for themselves and their families, and protect their rights.” The plan also includes 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs and new pathways to help Black Americans succeed in the legalized marijuana industry.
