Staff Reports
MSNBC might want to consider a name change to something more fitting like “MSDNC” given its latest focus groups on Kamala Harris. In a delightful display of electoral honesty, voters in Wisconsin have raised concerns that suggest the vice president may be hiding some less-than-flattering details about President Biden’s health. It’s not just any old rumor circulating — it’s a full-blown character issue. The question arises: if Harris is willing to cover up Biden’s problems, what else might she be willing to keep under wraps?
Meanwhile, in Georgia, a group of black men, asked about their community’s voting habits, raised their hands enthusiastically when questioned about whether they knew anyone who supported Donald Trump. So much for the idea that Harris’s presence on the Democratic ticket would sway those voters. For these gentlemen, her identity as a woman of color does little to sway their critical judgment. The apparent disconnect between the Democratic Party’s identity politics and the needs of everyday Americans is glaring — if it’s not resonating with core voting demographics, what’s it really doing?
Was sent this video of a panel discussing the election.
One of the panelists says they are voting for Kamala Harris because “she’s a Black woman”.
The passionate response from another panelist is worth watching. pic.twitter.com/WnepVw5czN
— AG (@AGHamilton29) July 27, 2024
Identity politics, while all the rage in the more progressive corners of Twitter, seems to have missed the memo for many voters. It turns out the most vocal proponents of such ideas tend to be college-educated white women who have effectively turned themselves into the poster children for everything cringe-worthy in modern politics. Even some self-proclaimed liberals are reportedly rolling their eyes at this relentless virtue signaling. The high-octane outrage doesn’t seem to extend past their echo chambers, turning identity politics into a private joke that has little relevance in the real world.
In another mind-blowing episode from the focus group treasure trove, one participant noted she supports Harris simply because she’s a “Black woman.” The reaction from the other panelists was one for the ages, showcasing the palpable disbelief and frustration with the shallowness of that rationale. Instead of celebrating a candidate’s qualifications or policies, it appears some voters are hoping on the bandwagon of appearance alone. And that’s not a campaign strategy; it’s a cringeworthy game of catchphrase karaoke.
As Harris gears up for what will undoubtedly be a chaotic election cycle, she and her team will have to work at breakneck speed to craft a narrative that will overshadow the fact that she’s a lightweight with almost nothing meaningful to show for her public service. With only 16 weeks left, the task seems herculean — and right now, she doesn’t have a winning script. Expect Harris to trot out a slew of talking points, but it’s hard to sell a product with no solid track record, especially when the backdrop is a flailing Biden administration that voters are keenly aware of. The real question left hanging in the air: Will that ever be enough to earn her the trust and support she desperately needs?
