Former President Donald Trump last week set the internet ablaze after questioning the ethnicity of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. 

During an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, Trump was asked whether he agreed with the narrative that the vice president was tapped by President Joe Biden to be “DEI hire” instead of on her merit. 

According to Trump, Harris was “only of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn black, and now she wants to be known as black. So, I don’t know. Is she Indian or is she black?” 

Trump asserted that Harris “obviously doesn’t” respect her black heritage.

“She was Indian all the way, and then all of a sudden, she made a turn, and she became a black person, and I think someone should look into that, too,” Trump added as audible gasps filled the room. 

Trump’s comments, which suggest Harris fabricated her racial identity for personal advantage, are both factually wrong and politically foolish.

Harris is, by any practical measure, a black woman. She has a Jamaican father and an Indian mother. Jamaica, one of the key ports during the transatlantic slave trade, is overwhelmingly black. Though Harris embraced her mother’s Indian heritage, she also attended the historically black Howard University. She was a featured speaker at the 2006 “State of the Black Union” conference, in which she spoke emphatically about the need for competent law enforcement in black communities. 

Regardless, the discourse over Harris’s ethnic background does nothing to improve Trump’s electoral prospects. This sort of racially charged rhetoric could threaten the surge in support the former president has enjoyed from black voters. In addition, Trump could also lose support among moderates and suburbanites, demographics that are typically highly adverse to being branded a “racist.” 

Moreover, the more Trump focuses on Harris’s race, the less she has to defend her record or explain her policy positions. Harris has a long history of pushing far-left, electorally toxic policies. I am sure that she is thrilled the media is more busy debating whether she’s “actually black” than investigating her failure as Biden’s border czar.

Harris has spent the past few days away from the spotlight, allowing Trump to endure a deluge of bad press. To Harris’s credit, she handled Trump’s comments masterfully, simply calling them “divisive” and moving on, choosing to not respond with any race-baiting of her own. 

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Following the near-successful attempt against Trump’s life last month, the former president seemingly decided to shift course in his rhetoric. While accepting the GOP presidential nomination, Trump struck a unifying tone. After his debate with Biden in June, Trump came away looking competent and sharp. Furthermore, the public sentiment surrounding Trump dramatically improved, ironically, when he was banned from Twitter. His antics and incendiary commentary were out of view. 

If Trump wants to win in November, he would be wise to not turn the election into a referendum on race and gender. If he does that, he is almost certain to lose.

Corey Walker is a Washington, D.C.-based reporter who focuses on institutional capture, education, and public safety.

2024-08-04 10:00:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fopinion%2F3108981%2Fif-trump-keeps-this-up-hes-going-to-lose%2F?w=600&h=450, Former President Donald Trump last week set the internet ablaze after questioning the ethnicity of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.  During an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, Trump was asked whether he agreed with the narrative that the vice president was tapped by President Joe Biden to be “DEI hire” instead,

Former President Donald Trump last week set the internet ablaze after questioning the ethnicity of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. 

During an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, Trump was asked whether he agreed with the narrative that the vice president was tapped by President Joe Biden to be “DEI hire” instead of on her merit. 

According to Trump, Harris was “only of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn black, and now she wants to be known as black. So, I don’t know. Is she Indian or is she black?” 

Trump asserted that Harris “obviously doesn’t” respect her black heritage.

“She was Indian all the way, and then all of a sudden, she made a turn, and she became a black person, and I think someone should look into that, too,” Trump added as audible gasps filled the room. 

Trump’s comments, which suggest Harris fabricated her racial identity for personal advantage, are both factually wrong and politically foolish.

Harris is, by any practical measure, a black woman. She has a Jamaican father and an Indian mother. Jamaica, one of the key ports during the transatlantic slave trade, is overwhelmingly black. Though Harris embraced her mother’s Indian heritage, she also attended the historically black Howard University. She was a featured speaker at the 2006 “State of the Black Union” conference, in which she spoke emphatically about the need for competent law enforcement in black communities. 

Regardless, the discourse over Harris’s ethnic background does nothing to improve Trump’s electoral prospects. This sort of racially charged rhetoric could threaten the surge in support the former president has enjoyed from black voters. In addition, Trump could also lose support among moderates and suburbanites, demographics that are typically highly adverse to being branded a “racist.” 

Moreover, the more Trump focuses on Harris’s race, the less she has to defend her record or explain her policy positions. Harris has a long history of pushing far-left, electorally toxic policies. I am sure that she is thrilled the media is more busy debating whether she’s “actually black” than investigating her failure as Biden’s border czar.

Harris has spent the past few days away from the spotlight, allowing Trump to endure a deluge of bad press. To Harris’s credit, she handled Trump’s comments masterfully, simply calling them “divisive” and moving on, choosing to not respond with any race-baiting of her own. 

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Following the near-successful attempt against Trump’s life last month, the former president seemingly decided to shift course in his rhetoric. While accepting the GOP presidential nomination, Trump struck a unifying tone. After his debate with Biden in June, Trump came away looking competent and sharp. Furthermore, the public sentiment surrounding Trump dramatically improved, ironically, when he was banned from Twitter. His antics and incendiary commentary were out of view. 

If Trump wants to win in November, he would be wise to not turn the election into a referendum on race and gender. If he does that, he is almost certain to lose.

Corey Walker is a Washington, D.C.-based reporter who focuses on institutional capture, education, and public safety.

, Former President Donald Trump last week set the internet ablaze after questioning the ethnicity of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.  During an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, Trump was asked whether he agreed with the narrative that the vice president was tapped by President Joe Biden to be “DEI hire” instead of on her merit.  According to Trump, Harris was “only of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn black, and now she wants to be known as black. So, I don’t know. Is she Indian or is she black?”  Trump asserted that Harris “obviously doesn’t” respect her black heritage. “She was Indian all the way, and then all of a sudden, she made a turn, and she became a black person, and I think someone should look into that, too,” Trump added as audible gasps filled the room.  Trump’s comments, which suggest Harris fabricated her racial identity for personal advantage, are both factually wrong and politically foolish. Harris is, by any practical measure, a black woman. She has a Jamaican father and an Indian mother. Jamaica, one of the key ports during the transatlantic slave trade, is overwhelmingly black. Though Harris embraced her mother’s Indian heritage, she also attended the historically black Howard University. She was a featured speaker at the 2006 “State of the Black Union” conference, in which she spoke emphatically about the need for competent law enforcement in black communities.  Regardless, the discourse over Harris’s ethnic background does nothing to improve Trump’s electoral prospects. This sort of racially charged rhetoric could threaten the surge in support the former president has enjoyed from black voters. In addition, Trump could also lose support among moderates and suburbanites, demographics that are typically highly adverse to being branded a “racist.”  Moreover, the more Trump focuses on Harris’s race, the less she has to defend her record or explain her policy positions. Harris has a long history of pushing far-left, electorally toxic policies. I am sure that she is thrilled the media is more busy debating whether she’s “actually black” than investigating her failure as Biden’s border czar. Harris has spent the past few days away from the spotlight, allowing Trump to endure a deluge of bad press. To Harris’s credit, she handled Trump’s comments masterfully, simply calling them “divisive” and moving on, choosing to not respond with any race-baiting of her own.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Following the near-successful attempt against Trump’s life last month, the former president seemingly decided to shift course in his rhetoric. While accepting the GOP presidential nomination, Trump struck a unifying tone. After his debate with Biden in June, Trump came away looking competent and sharp. Furthermore, the public sentiment surrounding Trump dramatically improved, ironically, when he was banned from Twitter. His antics and incendiary commentary were out of view.  If Trump wants to win in November, he would be wise to not turn the election into a referendum on race and gender. If he does that, he is almost certain to lose. Corey Walker is a Washington, D.C.-based reporter who focuses on institutional capture, education, and public safety., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AP24213710819158-scaled-1024×683.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Corey Walker,

A series of recent videos in which Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance mocked childless adults resurfaced on social media this week, sparking outrage among those on both sides of the political aisle. 

In one video from 2021, Vance told former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that “childless cat ladies” are running the country. He suggested childless people are “miserable at their own lives [and] the choices that they made” and they desire to “make the rest of the country miserable, too.”

He pointed to Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as examples of citizens who “don’t have a direct stake” in the future of America because they do not have children. 

This is not the only time Vance has talked down on childless people.

While speaking to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute in 2021, Vance suggested that parents should have more voting power than nonparents, arguing that those without children do not have an “investment” in America. 

“Let’s give votes to all children in this country, but let’s give control over those votes to the parents of those children,” Vance said. “When you go to the polls in this country as a parent, you should have more power. You should have more of an ability to speak your voice in our democratic republic than people who don’t have kids. Let’s face the consequences and the reality. If you don’t have as much of an investment in the future of this country, maybe you shouldn’t get nearly the same voice.”

Vance’s comments triggered an onslaught of outrage. 

Actress Jennifer Aniston said that she “truly can’t believe this is coming from a potential VP of The United States.”

Conservative political commentator Meghan McCain said Vance’s comments “are activating women across all sides, including my most conservative Trump supporting friends.” She added that the comments “have caused real pain and are just innately unchristian.”

Vance’s comments suggest the country should adopt a two-tier system of citizenship in which those who haven’t produced children are placed on the bottom. Not only is this idea insanely un-American, but it is cruel. It implies that some people are better than others, and those who did not make the right life choices should be shamed and stigmatized.

While I doubt Vance’s comments were completely serious, they indicate a certain level of revulsion toward people with lifestyles that would not fit into a Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel. 

Moreover, these comments are troublingly reminiscent of the condescension and contempt that usually emanates from the political Left toward the cultural and economic American underclass. Expressing hatred toward “childless cat ladies” is no better than Hillary Clinton labeling half of Donald Trump’s supporters “deplorables.” Nor is it better than when President Barack Obama called rural people “bitter” and said they “cling to guns or religion.” 

Instead, young conservatives need to recognize that childless adults are often victims of a predatory, economically unjust society that makes it exceptionally difficult to raise offspring with a high quality of living. The new generation of conservatives needs to help build a world in which young people can realistically provide for their families. Backing policies that lower the costs of housing and groceries and accelerate job creation would motivate childless Americans to become parents. 

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Furthermore, conservatives need to be wary of alienating female voters. Poll after poll shows that young women are rejecting the Republican Party at an alarming rate. Although much of this is certainly motivated by abortion, the trend started before the Supreme Court issued the Dobbs decision. The last thing Republicans need right now is for our leadership to give young women another reason to vote Democratic. 

With the blessing of Trump, Vance has become the future of the Republican Party. However, as a party leader, he needs to outline a vision that would be inclusive of all people, not a select few.

Corey Walker is a Washington, D.C.-based reporter who focuses on institutional capture, education, and public safety.

2024-07-28 09:00:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fopinion%2Fbeltway-confidential%2F3101267%2Fsun-cat-ladies-are-people-too%2F?w=600&h=450, A series of recent videos in which Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance mocked childless adults resurfaced on social media this week, sparking outrage among those on both sides of the political aisle.  In one video from 2021, Vance told former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that “childless cat ladies” are running the country. He,

A series of recent videos in which Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance mocked childless adults resurfaced on social media this week, sparking outrage among those on both sides of the political aisle. 

In one video from 2021, Vance told former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that “childless cat ladies” are running the country. He suggested childless people are “miserable at their own lives [and] the choices that they made” and they desire to “make the rest of the country miserable, too.”

He pointed to Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as examples of citizens who “don’t have a direct stake” in the future of America because they do not have children. 

This is not the only time Vance has talked down on childless people.

While speaking to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute in 2021, Vance suggested that parents should have more voting power than nonparents, arguing that those without children do not have an “investment” in America. 

“Let’s give votes to all children in this country, but let’s give control over those votes to the parents of those children,” Vance said. “When you go to the polls in this country as a parent, you should have more power. You should have more of an ability to speak your voice in our democratic republic than people who don’t have kids. Let’s face the consequences and the reality. If you don’t have as much of an investment in the future of this country, maybe you shouldn’t get nearly the same voice.”

Vance’s comments triggered an onslaught of outrage. 

Actress Jennifer Aniston said that she “truly can’t believe this is coming from a potential VP of The United States.”

Conservative political commentator Meghan McCain said Vance’s comments “are activating women across all sides, including my most conservative Trump supporting friends.” She added that the comments “have caused real pain and are just innately unchristian.”

Vance’s comments suggest the country should adopt a two-tier system of citizenship in which those who haven’t produced children are placed on the bottom. Not only is this idea insanely un-American, but it is cruel. It implies that some people are better than others, and those who did not make the right life choices should be shamed and stigmatized.

While I doubt Vance’s comments were completely serious, they indicate a certain level of revulsion toward people with lifestyles that would not fit into a Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel. 

Moreover, these comments are troublingly reminiscent of the condescension and contempt that usually emanates from the political Left toward the cultural and economic American underclass. Expressing hatred toward “childless cat ladies” is no better than Hillary Clinton labeling half of Donald Trump’s supporters “deplorables.” Nor is it better than when President Barack Obama called rural people “bitter” and said they “cling to guns or religion.” 

Instead, young conservatives need to recognize that childless adults are often victims of a predatory, economically unjust society that makes it exceptionally difficult to raise offspring with a high quality of living. The new generation of conservatives needs to help build a world in which young people can realistically provide for their families. Backing policies that lower the costs of housing and groceries and accelerate job creation would motivate childless Americans to become parents. 

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

Furthermore, conservatives need to be wary of alienating female voters. Poll after poll shows that young women are rejecting the Republican Party at an alarming rate. Although much of this is certainly motivated by abortion, the trend started before the Supreme Court issued the Dobbs decision. The last thing Republicans need right now is for our leadership to give young women another reason to vote Democratic. 

With the blessing of Trump, Vance has become the future of the Republican Party. However, as a party leader, he needs to outline a vision that would be inclusive of all people, not a select few.

Corey Walker is a Washington, D.C.-based reporter who focuses on institutional capture, education, and public safety.

, A series of recent videos in which Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance mocked childless adults resurfaced on social media this week, sparking outrage among those on both sides of the political aisle.  In one video from 2021, Vance told former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that “childless cat ladies” are running the country. He suggested childless people are “miserable at their own lives [and] the choices that they made” and they desire to “make the rest of the country miserable, too.” He pointed to Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as examples of citizens who “don’t have a direct stake” in the future of America because they do not have children.  This is not the only time Vance has talked down on childless people. While speaking to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute in 2021, Vance suggested that parents should have more voting power than nonparents, arguing that those without children do not have an “investment” in America.  “Let’s give votes to all children in this country, but let’s give control over those votes to the parents of those children,” Vance said. “When you go to the polls in this country as a parent, you should have more power. You should have more of an ability to speak your voice in our democratic republic than people who don’t have kids. Let’s face the consequences and the reality. If you don’t have as much of an investment in the future of this country, maybe you shouldn’t get nearly the same voice.” Vance’s comments triggered an onslaught of outrage.  Actress Jennifer Aniston said that she “truly can’t believe this is coming from a potential VP of The United States.” Conservative political commentator Meghan McCain said Vance’s comments “are activating women across all sides, including my most conservative Trump supporting friends.” She added that the comments “have caused real pain and are just innately unchristian.” Vance’s comments suggest the country should adopt a two-tier system of citizenship in which those who haven’t produced children are placed on the bottom. Not only is this idea insanely un-American, but it is cruel. It implies that some people are better than others, and those who did not make the right life choices should be shamed and stigmatized. While I doubt Vance’s comments were completely serious, they indicate a certain level of revulsion toward people with lifestyles that would not fit into a Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel.  Moreover, these comments are troublingly reminiscent of the condescension and contempt that usually emanates from the political Left toward the cultural and economic American underclass. Expressing hatred toward “childless cat ladies” is no better than Hillary Clinton labeling half of Donald Trump’s supporters “deplorables.” Nor is it better than when President Barack Obama called rural people “bitter” and said they “cling to guns or religion.”  Instead, young conservatives need to recognize that childless adults are often victims of a predatory, economically unjust society that makes it exceptionally difficult to raise offspring with a high quality of living. The new generation of conservatives needs to help build a world in which young people can realistically provide for their families. Backing policies that lower the costs of housing and groceries and accelerate job creation would motivate childless Americans to become parents.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Furthermore, conservatives need to be wary of alienating female voters. Poll after poll shows that young women are rejecting the Republican Party at an alarming rate. Although much of this is certainly motivated by abortion, the trend started before the Supreme Court issued the Dobbs decision. The last thing Republicans need right now is for our leadership to give young women another reason to vote Democratic.  With the blessing of Trump, Vance has become the future of the Republican Party. However, as a party leader, he needs to outline a vision that would be inclusive of all people, not a select few. Corey Walker is a Washington, D.C.-based reporter who focuses on institutional capture, education, and public safety., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/vance-harris-debate.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Corey Walker,