On the Media The Democratic Ticket Change Angers the Right. Plus, Ezra Klein’s Role in Biden’s Decision.
Jul 26, 2024
Kat Abughazaleh, a dynamic video creator known as Kat Abu, explores the right-wing's attempts to undermine Kamala Harris, comparing her treatment to that of Hillary Clinton. Ezra Klein, a prominent podcast host and New York Times columnist, reflects on Biden's decision to exit the race, highlighting his early calls for this shift. The conversation dives into the media's role in shaping perceptions of female candidates and the implications of political evolution within the Democratic Party amid these dynamics.
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Right Wing Was Caught Unprepared
- Right-wing media lacked a sustained playbook against Kamala Harris because they treated her as a ratings target rather than a long-term threat.
- That unpreparedness forced conservatives to scramble and recycle shallow attacks like mocking her laugh.
Conservative Gendered Framing Of Women
- Conservatives categorize powerful women as either sexualized or asexual and then tailor attacks accordingly.
- They spent decades building an infrastructure to villainize Hillary Clinton but lacked the same sustained infrastructure for Kamala Harris.
Willie Brown Relationship Recycled
- Pundits repeatedly revived a 20-year-old narrative that Harris slept with Willie Brown to advance her career.
- Brown himself acknowledged helping many politicians and downplayed the salacious framing.