Pandering to the Audience

Kamala Harris's recent rally in Atlanta highlighted her attempt to connect with the predominantly Black audience through cultural references and language. By using African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) and inviting popular Black figures like Quavo and Megan Thee Stallion, Harris aimed to resonate with the crowd and encourage voting for her. However, this approach raises concerns about authenticity, as it appears she is code-switching into a persona that doesn't align with her usual speech patterns. Critics argue that this pandering can be interpreted as a lack of respect for the intelligence of the audience, suggesting she views them through a narrow lens of stereotypes.