Virginia’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears recently criticized former President Barack Obama for his remarks aimed at encouraging Black men to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.
Speaking on Sunday Morning Futures, Earle-Sears expressed that Obama’s comments, made during a speech in Pittsburgh, reflected desperation from the Democratic Party, which she claims has run out of convincing arguments.
Earle-Sears took particular issue with Obama suggesting that Black men may be hesitant about a woman in the presidency. She stated, How dare you tell us what to do.
You make your own choices, and we will make ours. Her comments underscore a broader sentiment of independence and self-determination within the Black community, emphasizing that shaming tactics are not appropriate for political persuasion.
Furthermore, Earle-Sears indicated that her voting decision will be influenced by considerations of national security, hinting at a preference for former President Donald Trump. She also pointed to Harris’s handling of immigration issues at the border as a factor contributing to her scrutiny.