Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Barack Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
Democrats Are Courting 'Dudes Who Want to Be Women,' CNN Analyst Says
Scott Jennings accused Democrats of prioritizing transgender individuals over traditional male voters, particularly men of color.The remarks came during a discussion on CNN's State of the Union program, as political strategists debated the party's struggles with male voters heading into the November 5 election.Jennings, a veteran GOP strategist, didn't hold back when addressing the Democrats' recent attempts to shore up support among men. "I think what they are now finally in October, the election, coming to realize is that a lot of men think Democrats care more about dudes who want to become women than dudes who just want to be dudes," he declared.Newsweek contacted Harris' campaign via email on Sunday for comment.The comments come as Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign intensifies efforts to engage Black male voters in particular.These initiatives include hosting tailgate events at Historically Black College and University (HBCU) homecomings and Harris' appearance on "All The Smoke," a podcast hosted by two former NBA stars Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes, where she discussed her identity more openly than she typically does on the campaign trail.This weekend, Harris is in North Carolina meeting with local Black leaders.
Her itinerary includes attending a church service in Greenville on Sunday, followed by a rally. Greenville, located in Eastern North Carolina, is part of a region with a significant Black population but where voter turnout has been lower in recent years.Former President Barack Obama has recently come under fire for his plea to Black men to support Harris.
During an unscheduled stop at a campaign field office in Pennsylvania, Obama criticized male voters for "coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses" to avoid backing a woman for president.Despite these efforts, recent polls paint a complex picture of the male vote.
A recent New York Times/Siena poll from October 8 found former President Donald Trump leading among male voters by 11 points,.
