‘I Don’t Understand’: Kamala Harris Stumbles Over Question About Being Selected VP Based on Race
A Recently Issued Podcast Reveals Kamala Harris’ Struggle with a Question About Her Selection as VP Based on Race
A fascinating podcast featuring Vice President Kamala Harris has recently been released, shedding light on a question that left her momentarily thrown off guard. The interview, conducted by Astead Herndon of The New York Times in August, was part of the Times’ captivating ”Run Up” podcast.
During the interview, Herndon delved into the race-based process through which President Joe Biden chose Harris as his running mate in 2020. As reported by Fox News, the final four candidates for the position were all black women, as highlighted by CNN in July 2020. Additionally, an open letter from 200 black women activists and leaders urged Biden to select a black woman as his running mate, according to NPR.
Given the significance of race and gender in the selection process, Herndon asked Harris how it felt to be chosen based on her racial and sexual identity rather than her accomplishments. The question seemed to catch Harris off guard, and she responded by claiming she didn’t understand what Herndon was asking.
“It happened. I don’t think. I honestly don’t understand your question. Has it lingered?” she said, laughing.
Despite facing criticism throughout her term, Harris has garnered support from allies who believe the criticism is unwarranted. Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California, a longtime ally of Harris, called the criticism disrespectful and emphasized the vice president’s contributions to the country. LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, blamed Democrats for Harris’ lack of success, suggesting that some within the administration are concerned about her outshining Biden.
While the podcast interview provided insight into Harris’ response to the question, it also sparked a broader conversation about the role of race in political selections. The discussion surrounding Harris’ selection as VP based on race continues to be a topic of interest and debate.
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Although the question posed to Harris may have caught her off guard, it has sparked important discussions about the role of race in political selections. The podcast interview provides valuable insight into Harris’ response and sheds light on the ongoing debate surrounding her selection as VP based on race.
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As the podcast interview with Kamala Harris reveals, the question of whether she was selected as Vice President based on race remains a topic of interest and debate. The process by which President Joe Biden chose Harris as his running mate was a race-based one, with the final four candidates all being black women. Additionally, there was significant pressure from black women activists and leaders for Biden to select a black woman as his running mate.
When asked about being chosen based on her racial and sexual identity rather than her accomplishments, Harris appeared momentarily caught off guard and claimed she didn’t understand the question. However, the question itself raises broader discussions about the role of race in political selections.
Supporters of Harris argue that the criticism she has faced is unwarranted and disrespectful. Allies like Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California highlight Harris’ contributions to the country and dismiss the notion that she was chosen based solely on her race. On the other hand, critics suggest that some within the administration may be concerned about Harris outshining Biden, leading to a lack of success for her.
Whether Harris was selected as VP based on race or not, the podcast interview and the subsequent conversations it sparked shed light on the complexities of race and gender in political selections. This topic continues to be of interest and a subject of ongoing debate.
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