In a recent CNN segment, Michael Blake, the former Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), argued that the notion of Vice President Kamala Harris having "inherited" the Democratic nomination is steeped in sexism.
Blake's comments came in response to Jesse Hunt, the former communications director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, who suggested that Harris had merely taken over the campaign from President Joe Biden after he withdrew from the race in July.
According to the Daily Caller, Blake rebuked the Republicans' stance, stating, I think the Republicans are scrambling because they know they have a disastrous ticket. He further accused them of employing "subtle sexism and nonsense" in their criticisms of Harris. Blake emphasized that Harris, as the elected Vice President, is fully capable of stepping into the presidential role if required, a fact that he believes is the reason for the widespread support she enjoys.
Despite the Republicans' attacks, Blake is confident that Harris will continue to gain momentum throughout her campaign. He stated, So the reality is this, they can continue to have their nonsensical answers, and we will continue to see that people will stand in support of Kamala Harris.
However, it's not just Republicans who have expressed concerns about Harris's candidacy. Some left-wing media figures have questioned whether the nation is ready to elect a woman of color. Sunny Hostin, co-host of "The View," voiced her discomfort with the idea of Harris as the Democratic nominee, citing her lack of trust in the American public's willingness to vote for a black woman.
Similarly, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki suggested that Harris is an "undervalued talent," given that she is running in a country she perceives as "sexist and racist."
The Harris campaign and fellow Democrats have also taken issue with Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance, who has been accused of mocking a number of Democratic women, including Harris, as "childless cat ladies" during a 2021 segment on Fox News former program, Tucker Carlson Tonight. Vance has defended his comments, arguing that they have been misconstrued by the political left, whom he accuses of promoting anti-family values.
The media has also suggested that criticism of Harris is racially motivated, particularly in response to Republican Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett referring to her as a DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] Vice President. As the political landscape continues to shift, it remains to be seen how these debates will impact Harris's campaign and the broader discourse surrounding her candidacy.
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