Kamala Harris Increases Efforts to Appeal to Black Voters
Following the release of polls showing that Donald Trump is performing better with black voters than any Republican since 1960, Democrats have been scrambling to respond. Former President Obama has been called upon to encourage black men to vote for Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Harris has initiated a campaign to appeal to black voters, with promises of cannabis, loans, and protection from cryptocurrency scams.
In 2012, President Obama won the black vote by a margin of 85 points. Currently, Harris leads by only 54 points. The figures are even more concerning among black men aged 18 to 45, where Obama won by 81 points and Harris leads by 41. Among all black men and women, Harris is set to receive the smallest share of the black vote since John F. Kennedy ran against Richard Nixon in 1960.
Harris Indicates Support for Reparations
In a recent interview with Charlamagne Tha God on "The Breakfast Club", Zeek Williams, founder of a grassroots group, questioned Harris about her position on reparations and her plans to address issues within the black community.
Williams asked, "With all that black Americans have been through and contribute to the success of America, I feel that there should be an in-depth investigation or evaluation of the lack of resources and current living conditions in black communities nationwide. My question to you is, what’s your stance on reparations?"
He continued, "We all know that America became great off the backs of free black labor. How progressive are you on making it a priority and righting America’s wrongs. It’s understood that you are running for president for all people of America, asking for specifics for black communities doesn’t mean don’t do for others, but black Americans are heavily asked to vote Democrat in every election for over half a century, with very little in return. What are your plans to address these very important issues and change that narrative?"
Harris responded, "So to your point, yes, I am running to be a president for all Americans. That being said, I do have clear eyes about the disparities that exist and the context in which they exist, meaning history to your point. So my agenda, well, first of all, on the point of reparations, it has to be studied. There’s no question about that. And I’ve been very clear about that position."
Harris' History with Reparations
When Harris was a senator from California, she co-sponsored a bill to establish a federal commission to study slavery reparations and provide guidance on the issue.
However, not everyone is convinced by Harris' efforts. Charlamagne uploaded the entire audio town hall with Harris to YouTube, and the comment section is filled with criticism of Harris, with over 15,000 comments calling her the worst Vice President in history.
Bottom Line
This development raises questions about the effectiveness of Harris' efforts to appeal to black voters and the potential impact of her stance on reparations. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks and months. What are your thoughts on this matter? Feel free to share this article with your friends and engage in a discussion. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.
Kamala Harris Increases Efforts to Appeal to Black Voters
Following the release of polls showing that Donald Trump is performing better with black voters than any Republican since 1960, Democrats have been scrambling to respond. Former President Obama has been called upon to encourage black men to vote for Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Harris has initiated a campaign to appeal to black voters, with promises of cannabis, loans, and protection from cryptocurrency scams.
In 2012, President Obama won the black vote by a margin of 85 points. Currently, Harris leads by only 54 points. The figures are even more concerning among black men aged 18 to 45, where Obama won by 81 points and Harris leads by 41. Among all black men and women, Harris is set to receive the smallest share of the black vote since John F. Kennedy ran against Richard Nixon in 1960.
Harris Indicates Support for Reparations
In a recent interview with Charlamagne Tha God on "The Breakfast Club", Zeek Williams, founder of a grassroots group, questioned Harris about her position on reparations and her plans to address issues within the black community.
Williams asked, "With all that black Americans have been through and contribute to the success of America, I feel that there should be an in-depth investigation or evaluation of the lack of resources and current living conditions in black communities nationwide. My question to you is, what’s your stance on reparations?"
He continued, "We all know that America became great off the backs of free black labor. How progressive are you on making it a priority and righting America’s wrongs. It’s understood that you are running for president for all people of America, asking for specifics for black communities doesn’t mean don’t do for others, but black Americans are heavily asked to vote Democrat in every election for over half a century, with very little in return. What are your plans to address these very important issues and change that narrative?"
Harris responded, "So to your point, yes, I am running to be a president for all Americans. That being said, I do have clear eyes about the disparities that exist and the context in which they exist, meaning history to your point. So my agenda, well, first of all, on the point of reparations, it has to be studied. There’s no question about that. And I’ve been very clear about that position."
Harris' History with Reparations
When Harris was a senator from California, she co-sponsored a bill to establish a federal commission to study slavery reparations and provide guidance on the issue.
However, not everyone is convinced by Harris' efforts. Charlamagne uploaded the entire audio town hall with Harris to YouTube, and the comment section is filled with criticism of Harris, with over 15,000 comments calling her the worst Vice President in history.
Bottom Line
This development raises questions about the effectiveness of Harris' efforts to appeal to black voters and the potential impact of her stance on reparations. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks and months. What are your thoughts on this matter? Feel free to share this article with your friends and engage in a discussion. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.
