Staff Reports
Last week, former President Barack Obama wielded his fading star power in an attempt to rally young black males to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite the best of intentions—if one assumes they were indeed good—it appears that Obama’s pep talk has not exactly bolstered the Democratic fortunes. Scott Jennings of CNN, ever the realist in a sea of liberal optimism, called out this strategic misfire during his segment on “State of the Union.” Jennings was clear: the Democratic Party is facing a steep uphill battle to reclaim those lost votes as the days tick down to the election.
The panel discussion brought to light just how shaky the Democratic leadership truly is, with Jennings pointing out Harris’ rough week—a week that left the Vice President looking particularly vulnerable. Joining him, CNN’s David Urban lamented the failed charm offensive, which included Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota attempting a poorly executed pheasant-hunting adventure to woo male voters. Jennings didn’t mince words, emphasizing that Harris was enduring a particularly “rough week” in the public eye.
Scott Jennings: “Alot of men think Democrats care more about dudes who want to become women than they do about dudes just wanna be dudes. No amount of hunting cosplay or cringy videos is gonna change it. The bed is made.” pic.twitter.com/bzCjLZpWPT
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) October 13, 2024
In a reality check that is hard to swallow for those in the blue bubble, Jennings revealed that Harris’ popularity is plummeting. The latest polling from The New York Times/Siena College highlights a troubling trend, showing not only a general decline in support from men but a significant shortfall among black male voters specifically. Jennings remarked on the “gender gap” and how it underscores the larger problems facing the Democratic Party as they attempt to bridge divides that seem to only grow wider with each passing election cycle.
Adding to the comedic absurdity, Jennings pointed out the curious disconnect between the Democratic narrative and the everyday realities faced by working-class men. He quipped that many men within this demographic perceive the Democratic Party as being more interested in endorsing “dudes who want to become women” than in advocating for those who are merely trying to live their lives as regular men. While hunting trips and cringeworthy videos might be the Democrats’ latest strategy to win over voters, Jennings was blunt: there’s no salvaging this situation—“the bed is made,” he asserted.
Tying it all back to the heart of the issue, Jennings emphasized the working-class divide that the Democrats seem oblivious to. He pointed out that men from all racial backgrounds—black, Hispanic, or white—consistently feel overlooked by Harris and the Democratic leadership. They have been labeled as the societal problem for far too long, and when Election Day arrives, they are likely ready to make their voices heard loud and clear, proving the elites wrong. As Harris continues to struggle, a recent NBC News poll shows she is now neck and neck with Donald Trump, facing a severe backlash among voters who once stood by the Democratic ticket. It seems that for the party, the road ahead is paved with more than just good intentions.
