The Mockery Factor: Kamala Harris and Conservative Media Tactics

This chapter examines the racist tactics used against Kamala Harris, particularly focusing on mockery related to her biracial identity and personable qualities. It contrasts the reaction of conservative media to her behavior with the broader public's normalization of such traits, and discusses the self-perpetuating nature of sensationalism in political narratives. Additionally, the chapter explores how these attacks may alienate independent voters and highlight the pressures of mockery on authoritarian figures.