by Wendell Husebø
Former President Barack Obama scolded black men Thursday night for not “feeling the idea of having a woman as president.”
Obama’s remark suggests any support among black men for former President Donald Trump is based on sexism, a tactic of guilt that may backfire on Vice President Kamala Harris.
Wow. Obama’s message to Black men in PA tonight, per pooler @EricaLG
“Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and reasons for that.” pic.twitter.com/oPmfjAgwJy
— Katie Rogers (@katierogers) October 10, 2024
Obama’s remarks come during a nationwide campaign tour for Harris, who is down about eight points among black voters from President Joe Biden’s support in 2020, according to Pew Research.
Among black men, only 80 percent support Harris,…
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