In a candid moment captured by a hot mic, Vice President Kamala Harris and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer shared a brief exchange about the Harris campaign’s challenges in appealing to male voters. Seated at a bar, Harris expressed her concern, mentioning that her team “need[s] to move ground with men,” only to realize that cameras and microphones were recording. Laughing it off, Harris and Whitmer made light of the situation, with Whitmer joking about censoring her language.
Kamala appears to acknowledge she’s struggling with male voters before noticing there are “microphones in here just listening to everything.”
“Shit! Ha ha ha!”
Fakest candidate ever. pic.twitter.com/ETYniX2wqW
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 27, 2024
Harris’s comments highlighted ongoing struggles, as polling consistently shows male voters gravitating away from her campaign. In response, her team has ramped up outreach, with Democratic figures like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stepping into unconventional spaces such as Twitch streams and outdoor sports events to appeal directly to male voters. Additionally, Barack and Michelle Obama have been rallying support, focusing on male voter engagement in their speeches.
Republican commentator Scott Jennings, however, critiqued the campaign’s strategy, suggesting that an Obama-style approach, which some perceive as lecturing, might miss the mark with male voters. Jennings argued that this outreach effort might not resonate if it appears dismissive or patronizing, particularly given that this demographic is already less enthusiastic about Harris’s platform. Jennings suggested that more creative approaches could be key to bridging this gap.
Supporters of Harris see this outreach as a necessary push to expand her appeal among traditionally resistant demographics. They argue that her outreach efforts, including unconventional media appearances and new surrogates like Walz, could offer a refreshing and accessible perspective on her policies. But Republicans aren’t fooled by Kamala’s vote pandering technique. Why aren’t male voters supporting her? Because she’s made it clear that she’s anti-man in every way possible. This pathetic move to gain male votes won’t work, as she’ll find out on November 5th.
