Additional Coverage:
- Opinion: Harris lost because she was a bad candidate. Don’t blame white women for that. (newsbreak.com)
In the recent election, the author, a woman, did not support the female candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, due to her uninspiring and insubstantial campaign. The author believes that voters, including many white women, saw through Harris’s tactics.
Despite expectations of a close race, former President Donald Trump won easily because he appealed directly to voters’ concerns. The author dismisses claims that Harris’s loss was due to sexism or racism.
The author criticizes Democrats for condescendingly portraying conservative women as subservient to their husbands. She cites an ad narrated by Julia Roberts that suggested women should secretly vote for Harris to avoid upsetting their spouses.
The author argues that the gender gap in the election was not as significant as predicted and should not be blamed on sexism. Women, like men, consider various issues when voting. Harris did not offer solutions to voters’ concerns, including the economy, crime, and immigration.
The author advises future Democratic presidential candidates to respect female voters and recognize that they are capable of making their own decisions.