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Kamala Harris struggles to name a "best rapper alive" during a CNN interview, eventually defaulting to Tupac. The hosts mock her reliance on rehearsed talking points and suggest that despite her elite backing and credentials, her inability to speak authentically to the black community led to her rejection by ADOS voters.
Candace Owens criticizes Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders for "pandering" to black people by interviewing rapper Cardi B. Owens calls the move demeaning and suggests the candidates believe black people are "stupid." Cardi B defends herself on Instagram, claiming her millions of followers and tax contributions give her the right to engage in the political process. The hosts view the Cardi B interviews as a sign of Democratic desperation.
Elizabeth Warren is questioned about her $50 billion proposal for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). An audience member challenges her on whether this plan is a genuine promise or a primary-season pander that will be abandoned once she reaches the general election.
The hosts speculate on whether Harris's failure was due to hubris or a lack of intelligence, suggesting her easy political rise in California left her unprepared for the scrutiny of a national campaign. They argue she "fumbled the bag" by failing to pander effectively to her core demographic.
The discussion shifts to a critique of Hillary Clinton's relationship with the black community, referencing her "super predator" comments from the 1990s. Her perceived pandering, such as claiming to carry hot sauce in her purse, is contrasted with Kanye West's blunt political shift. The hosts argue that West's rejection of the Democratic party was a response to years of perceived exploitation.
Shelby Steele defines the "race card" as a tool used to manipulate the stigma of racism for political gain. The hosts argue that the "door kicked open" by the American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) has been hijacked by other groups, such as the LGBTQ movement and environmentalists, through intersectionality. They express disgust at political pandering, suggesting it treats black Americans as "less than grownups."
President Donald Trump responded to the NBA controversy by mocking coaches Steve Kerr and Greg Popovich, describing Kerr as a "scared little boy" for his hesitant answers regarding China. Trump accused the coaches of speaking poorly about the United States while pandering to the Chinese government. He declined to put direct pressure on China regarding the NBA, stating the league must work out its own situation.
A 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign ad is analyzed for its use of spiritual music and fear-based messaging regarding Donald Trump and white supremacy. The ad's focus on inner-city poverty and violence inadvertently reinforced Trump's "what have you got to lose" pitch to Black voters. Historical tensions are noted, including Bill and Hillary Clinton's own past controversial remarks about Barack Obama during the 2008 primaries.
