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Dr. Eddie Glaude challenges Stephanie Ruhle on why Kamala Harris lost.

November 12, 2024 By Egberto Willies

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Dr. Eddie Glaude challenged Stephanie Ruhle on why Kamala Harris did not win in a manner that many others should be tackling racism, sexism, and misogyny.

Dr. Eddie Glaude challenges Stephanie Ruhle

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Dr. Eddie Glaude and Stephanie Ruhle’s discussion on MSNBC dives into the roots of voter behavior, exploring whether Kamala Harris’s loss is due to economic issues or more profound identity politics. Glaude challenges the notion that economic anxiety alone explains support for Trump, suggesting instead that identity politics—mainly white identity—plays a central role. He argues that voters often overlook Trump’s transgressions because his message aligns with underlying racial and cultural insecurities. Ruhle, meanwhile, argues that some voters are driven by economic hardship, to which Glaude responds that this view oversimplifies the influence of race in American politics.

Key Points

  • Glaude contends that “Trumpism” is rooted in white identity politics rather than just economic anxieties.
  • He argues that voters support Trump despite knowing his flaws because of their discomfort with demographic and societal shifts.
  • Ruhle claims that economic issues like inflation push voters toward conservative candidates.
  • Glaude counters by asserting that Harris’s loss, like Hillary Clinton’s, is partly due to her race and gender.
  • The discussion highlights the reluctance of mainstream media to address race as a core factor in voter behavior.

Glaude’s conversation with Ruhle sheds light on a critical issue in American politics: the way white identity politics often masquerades as economic anxiety in media narratives. Glaude’s challenge to Ruhle underscores the need for a more honest discussion about how racial and gender biases shape political preferences and perpetuate inequality. By focusing on the structural issues and racialized motives behind voter behavior, Glaude makes a powerful case for confronting America’s racial divides head-on.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Eddie Glaude, racism, Sexism, Stephanie Ruhle

About Egberto Willies

Egberto Willies is a political activist, author, political blogger, radio show host, business owner, software developer, web designer, and mechanical engineer in Kingwood, TX. He is an ardent Liberal that believes tolerance is essential. His favorite phrase is “political involvement should be a requirement for citizenship”. Willies is currently a contributing editor to DailyKos, OpEdNews, and several other Progressive sites. He was a frequent contributor to HuffPost Live. He won the 2nd CNN iReport Spirit Award and was the Pundit of the Week.

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