President Joe Biden’s sudden exit from the 2024 race has thrown the Democratic Party into chaos. Vice President Kamala Harris quickly stepped in as the presumptive nominee. However, the speed of Harris’s rise has raised suspicions. Many voters are feeling uneasy. Amid this turbulence, Dr. Ben Carson has emerged as a steadying presence.
Carson is known for his calm demeanor and reasoned approach. He is urging voters to consider the broader implications of their choices. His recent commentary on Tucker Carlson’s show resonated with many. The host asked the respected leader what he thought about Kamala’s chances. And Carson revealed that Harris can’t count on this group automatically backing her.
From The Daily Caller:
Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Ben Carson told Tucker Carlson that black voters would not support 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris so easily in an interview released Thursday…“You know, when she was running for president, she didn’t get a large amount of black support… And I know the media is going to do everything to make her seem like Martin Luther King in a different body. But I think people maybe are not going to be as easy to manipulate as that.”
Carson Dunks on Kamala
Former Trump administration official Ben Carson revealed that the black vote is not in the bag for Kamala Harris. He pointed out that she didn’t enjoy strong support from black voters while running for president in 2020. While the media might portray her as a female Martin Luther King, she has a large gap she needs to bridge with black voters.
Harris’ is already on the back foot with black voters, given her history as California’s attorney general. During her tenure, she sent thousands of black men to jail for what some considered minor offenses. And that’s not even getting into the fact she supported Biden’s disastrous policies, which have hurt working black families.
The Trump Factor
Black support for Harris is automatically guaranteed. Trump was pulling many black voters from Biden. According to early polls, he had close to 25% black support, while Biden was rapidly losing black voters. Just because Harris is taking his nomination doesn’t mean black voters will quickly abandon Trump. President Biden’s policies have let in million of illegal workers, taking jobs from black Americans. And the inflation caused by Joe’s decisions has further eroded black Americans’ ability to pay the bills.
Do you really think the awkward and unlikable Kamala Harris will be able to smooth all of that over with black folks? Harris comes from a wealthy, privileged background. Black voters might look at her with suspicion, thinking she does not know anything about what it’s like to be a black American.
Democrats are Getting Desperate
It’s clear that Harris got the nomination because nobody else would go up against Trump. After surviving an assassination attempt, Trump might be viewed as an untouchable hero. Harris might be a scapegoat for the party; someone they know is going to lose. The thought that she has a chance with black voters, because of her ethnic background, is a stretch.
Key Takeaways:
- Ben Carson warned that Kamala Harris can’t count on black voters.
- Joe Biden’s failed presidency cost Democrats many black supporters.
- Trump could win a large portion of the black vote, regardless of Harris’ running.
Source: The Daily Caller
