Democratic strategist Dan Turrentine on Friday criticized former President Barack Obama for implying that black men don’t support Vice President Kamala Harris because of her gender.
In a speech Thursday at his Pittsburgh-area campaign office, President Obama urged black men to support Harris, saying he believed black men’s hesitance was due to their “uncomfortability with the idea of having a woman as president.” He said that According to On CNN. Turrentine and journalist Mark Halperin’s 2WAY platformreferred to Obama as “Professor Obama” and suggested the comment was “very patronizing” and said the former president treated black men as if they were unaware of their interests. he claimed. (Related: ‘Warning signs are coming’: FOX News host, pollster reveal data showing Harris’ hemorrhaging among Hispanic supporters)
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“Essentially, you’re saying you don’t know what you’re into. The only reason you’re doing it is because she’s a woman. You’re doing it because of the economy. With all the noise, you know, they want a chance,” Turrentine said. “They think [former President Donald] Trump gives them a better chance. I mean, I understand what he’s trying to do. Mark, you’re right, he’s definitely shaking the trees, but I don’t think that’s the best way to convince them to change their minds. ”
Mr. Halperin said Mr. Obama’s comments were politically wise because he needed a “breakthrough” with black voters who were increasingly turning away from the Democratic Party.
“Telling someone they’re too stupid to vote for their own interests is not the best way to wake someone up…Telling them that Trump’s economic situation is as if you want to bash him. You can do that too, but stop sitting there and telling people ‘, basically people don’t realize what’s in their own interest, so I’ll tell them what’s in their own interest — no one. I don’t like to be addressed like that,” Turrentine replied.
“I like Professor Obama in emergencies,” Halperin argued.
Former Democratic state senator Nina Turner of Ohio also accused President Obama of lecturing black men on Thursday, saying it was “wrong” for him to “single out” certain voters.
More than 50% of voters think Trump can manage the economy better than Harris. According to In a New York Times/Siena College poll released in September. Polls show Trump maintains support from 15% of black voters.
Trump was polling stronger among black voters heading into the November election than he was in 2016 or 2020.
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