Obama Gets Called Out On CNN For Insulting Men While Kamala Struggles For Votes [WATCH]

Barack Obama recently made his first rally appearance in support of  Kamala Harris following her rise as the Democratic presidential candidate.

The rally, which took place amid efforts to bolster support for Harris, saw Obama addressing key issues, including criticism from some male voters, particularly African American men, who have expressed skepticism toward Harris.

During the rally, Obama delivered a pointed message to black men, urging them to support Harris.

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He adopted a casual tone, using the word “brothas” and referencing former President Donald Trump by saying, “Trump didn’t do nothing.”

This comment drew mixed reactions, as Obama appeared to appeal to a demographic that has shown hesitancy in backing Harris.

His remarks also touched on the perception that some men are not enthusiastic about the idea of a female president.

Obama’s comments did not go unnoticed by critics.

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings responded to the rally during a segment on CNN, addressing what he described as a growing problem for the Democratic Party when it comes to male voters.

Jennings pointed out that the party’s stance on gender issues has created tension, particularly among moderate male voters.

“This is a political party that thinks gender is just a state of mind, and now all of a sudden they’re like, ‘Oh my God, we have a problem with moderate, biological males.’ Who is surprised about this?” Jennings remarked during the CNN segment.

He argued that the Democrats’ difficulty in connecting with male voters, especially African American men, has become increasingly evident.

Jennings also criticized Obama’s approach to addressing the lack of enthusiasm among black men for Harris. Referring to Obama’s comments at the rally, Jennings said, “He insulted them. First of all, he admits that they aren’t enthusiastic about her. He said, ‘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.’”

According to Jennings, this pattern of criticism is common among Democrats when they struggle to gain support from certain groups.

He compared Obama’s recent remarks to his past comments about rural voters in Pennsylvania during previous campaigns, where Obama was criticized for insulting the cultural values of those voters.

Jennings further noted that the Harris campaign has been attempting to address its struggles with male voters by turning to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for outreach.

In a bid to appeal to men, Walz has been seen engaging in activities like attending football games and posing with firearms. Jennings, however, expressed skepticism that these efforts would resonate with male voters.

“The story tonight is they’re struggling with men, Obama’s insulting men, and they’re out saying let’s fix it by sending Tim Walz out and hiring Mitt Romney,” Jennings remarked.

He argued that these tactics are unlikely to sway undecided voters, describing Walz’s efforts as an ineffective attempt to connect with men.

Dems struggling with men of all races and Obama goes out and insults them? Discussed on @cnn. pic.twitter.com/jqEc5oE6dV

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) October 11, 2024

The challenge facing the Harris campaign is particularly evident as it seeks to maintain support among a demographic that has shown signs of drift.

While Obama’s rally aimed to rally voters, particularly African American men, Jennings’ comments highlight the ongoing difficulties Harris faces in gaining traction among male voters.

Whether or not the campaign’s outreach strategies will succeed remains to be seen, but the criticism surrounding Obama’s remarks and the effectiveness of Walz’s involvement has added further complexity to the campaign’s efforts.

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