Harris meets criticism for 'insulting' advertisement
Kamala Harris has faced backlash on social media for her recent campaign ad that focuses on the romantic lives of black men. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A recent attempt by US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris to engage black male voters has drawn significant backlash from internet users.
Criticism has emerged over a new campaign advertisement that centers on the romantic lives of black men, with some viewers labeling the ad as "dehumanizing." Released on Instagram and Snapchat, the ad features a series of dating-game-style videos aimed at encouraging young people to participate in the electoral process. Within the ad, a black man approaches a group of women with balloons, who begin to query him about his income, height, and fitness habits.
When one of the women inquires whether he plans to vote in the upcoming presidential election, he responds, “Nah, not my thing.” This reply leads the women to pop their balloons in disapproval, and the advertisement concludes with the message, “Vote. Election Day is Nov 5,” alongside the note that it was paid for by ‘Harris for President.’
The commercial has been widely mocked online, with many users claiming it insults and dehumanizes black men rather than effectively courting their support. One user criticized, “Democrats continue to dehumanize and insult black men and try to shame and pressure them into only voting for them,” while another asked, “Does the Harris Walz team really believe this will convince anyone to vote for them?” Further, a third commenter remarked, “It’s hard to describe how cringe Kamala is, but I’ll do my best,” adding, “What man would watch this and be persuaded to vote for Kamala Harris?”
A recent report from the New York Times indicates that Harris is trailing behind in the race for male voter support by 11 points.
Earlier this month, former President Barack Obama endorsed Harris during a rally in Pittsburgh, urging black men to share the enthusiasm for her campaign that they exhibited during his own in 2008 and 2012.
In the lead-up to the election, both Harris and her Republican opponent Donald Trump have enlisted celebrities to bolster their campaigns. Among Harris's high-profile supporters are Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Bruce Springsteen, along with actors George Clooney, Anne Hathaway, and Jennifer Lawrence. Conversely, Trump has garnered endorsements from figures such as Elon Musk, 50 Cent, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tucker Carlson, Hulk Hogan, and Jon Voight.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
Criticism has emerged over a new campaign advertisement that centers on the romantic lives of black men, with some viewers labeling the ad as "dehumanizing." Released on Instagram and Snapchat, the ad features a series of dating-game-style videos aimed at encouraging young people to participate in the electoral process. Within the ad, a black man approaches a group of women with balloons, who begin to query him about his income, height, and fitness habits.
When one of the women inquires whether he plans to vote in the upcoming presidential election, he responds, “Nah, not my thing.” This reply leads the women to pop their balloons in disapproval, and the advertisement concludes with the message, “Vote. Election Day is Nov 5,” alongside the note that it was paid for by ‘Harris for President.’
The commercial has been widely mocked online, with many users claiming it insults and dehumanizes black men rather than effectively courting their support. One user criticized, “Democrats continue to dehumanize and insult black men and try to shame and pressure them into only voting for them,” while another asked, “Does the Harris Walz team really believe this will convince anyone to vote for them?” Further, a third commenter remarked, “It’s hard to describe how cringe Kamala is, but I’ll do my best,” adding, “What man would watch this and be persuaded to vote for Kamala Harris?”
A recent report from the New York Times indicates that Harris is trailing behind in the race for male voter support by 11 points.
Earlier this month, former President Barack Obama endorsed Harris during a rally in Pittsburgh, urging black men to share the enthusiasm for her campaign that they exhibited during his own in 2008 and 2012.
In the lead-up to the election, both Harris and her Republican opponent Donald Trump have enlisted celebrities to bolster their campaigns. Among Harris's high-profile supporters are Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Bruce Springsteen, along with actors George Clooney, Anne Hathaway, and Jennifer Lawrence. Conversely, Trump has garnered endorsements from figures such as Elon Musk, 50 Cent, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tucker Carlson, Hulk Hogan, and Jon Voight.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
