In the wake of President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, the Democratic Party quickly rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their likely nominee for the upcoming presidential race, bolstered by Biden’s endorsement and substantial delegate support.
On MSNBC, Mika Brzezinski and New York Times editor Mara Gay criticized the Republican Party’s response to Harris, labeling it as “racist and sexist,” particularly in their mocking of her voice.
Harris, who Democrats hope to be the first Black woman and Indian American to lead a major party’s ticket, has begun to position herself against former President Donald Trump.
“Making fun of her voice, I mean we’re talking middle school stuff… and it’s not a good look,” Brzezinski said.
“Their first instinct is just to be racist and sexist. I guess that’s like a tick that they’ve developed at this point,” Gay said. “When the AKAs hear that, they’re gonna march in formation to the poll,” Gay claimed, alluding to how African American sororities like Alpha Kappa Alpha might respond to so-called racial attacks.
“This is really not helping his case, but I guess voters in America know that. This is really not helping his case, but I guess that’s just their go-to line. If when all else fails, just try racism,” Gay added.
However, analysts expressed skepticism about her ability to defeat Trump, who currently enjoys high approval ratings following a recent incident that heightened his visibility.
“For all of the excitement that Democrats have over Kamala Harris, it is going to be difficult to beat Donald Trump,” CNN analyst Harry Enten said.
“Does Lyin’ Kamala Harris think Joe Biden is fit to run the U.S.A. for the next six months?” Trump wrote. “She must answer the question. Now it appears Joe is delegating his Presidential Authority to unelected Washington Bureaucrats! He doesn’t even trust his Vice President. WHO IS RUNNING THE COUNTRY?”
“The fact is, Donald Trump is more popular now than he ever has been before. So yes, Democrats can make this switcheroo, but they’re still going to have to beat Donald Trump – a Donald Trump who is stronger than he has ever been before,” Enten added.
Polls indicate a close race, with Trump leading Harris by just 1%, suggesting a competitive election ahead.
