Staff Reports
Kamala Harris’ senior adviser, Ian Sams, has achieved a level of delusion so impressive it could earn him a spot next to Baghdad Bob in the annals of political misrepresentation. While the Harris camp is busy spinning tales of success, the reality is that every poll is screaming the same truth: Kamala is floundering, particularly among male voters. With the stark political polarization of the Donald Trump era, the gender gap has widened, and Harris’ popularity has taken a nosedive, especially with the opposite sex.
When Fox News host Martha McCallum attempted to pin Sams down on Harris’ abysmal standing among men, he responded with a studied lack of awareness that would make an ostrich proud. It’s a small wonder why Harris might think she can break into the “bro” podcast circuit to win over a demographic that increasingly resembles a disdainful crowd. Observers are left questioning whether her strategies are more about public relations than real engagement, especially when her own allies like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are seen fumbling around with shotguns on a dubious hunting trip.
No matter how you splice the data, Trump seems to be the strongest Republican with Black voters since 1960. Young Black men in particular have trended right during Trump's runs (cutting the Dem margin by 40 pts from 2012).
But Trump's doing historically well with Black women too pic.twitter.com/FyUqqDKLjE
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) October 14, 2024
Adding to the circus, it seems Barack Obama is now being rolled out to coax Black men into the Harris camp as if his currency still carries weight. The desperation to patch this glaring gap in support paints a troubling picture for the Vice President as indicators suggest she is historically unappealing to men, and particularly men of color. Between poorly executed photo ops and a rapidly declining voter base, Harris may be on track to become the 21st-century equivalent of a political punchline.
In what is shaping up to be a political earthquake, Donald Trump is making headway with Black voters like no Republican has done since the 1960s. Young Black men, in particular, seem to be breaking away from the Democrats’ grip, with evidence showing a significant 40-point reduction in the Democratic margin since 2012. Meanwhile, the media continues to dig into these trends, with even CNN taking note of Harris’ struggles to resonate with Black voters this election cycle.
All eyes are now on the Harris campaign, which appears to be relying heavily on smoke and mirrors instead of solid ground game. The irony is rich: amidst the chaos and confusion surrounding her polling figures, the effort to distract with flashy tactics and celebrity endorsements falls flat. Instead of a surge in support, the landscape indicates a growing chasm between the Harris camp and potential voters, while the Trump campaign continues to dance on the political grave of a party in disarray.
