(ProsperNews.net) – Political commentator Angela Rye appeared on CNN, arguing that White voters bear a unique responsibility to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election as a way to “save democracy.” Speaking with CNN’s Victor Blackwell, Rye addressed former President Barack Obama’s recent outreach to Black voters, particularly Black men, on behalf of Harris. She acknowledged Obama’s efforts but emphasized that attention should also focus on White voters, who make up the country’s largest demographic, and their role in protecting democratic values at the polls.
Rye stated, “I think it’s wonderful that President Obama is out hitting the trail for democracy,” but argued that White Americans must hold each other accountable and demonstrate their commitment by voting. She stressed that this demographic has a significant impact on election outcomes and should be held to the same standard of civic responsibility. Rye also expressed skepticism toward symbolic displays of activism, such as the Women’s March, suggesting that this energy would be better directed toward voter turnout efforts. “What I want to see is for them to march themselves to the polls,” Rye remarked, underscoring that the stability of democracy is a shared responsibility.
Her comments come amid a broader conversation about Harris’s support among key demographics. A recent New York Times/Siena College poll showed Harris with 78% of support among Black voters, down from the 90% support President Biden received in 2020. Analysts have noted that Donald Trump appears to be gaining ground among certain Black voter segments, specifically Black men, at rates not seen by recent Republican candidates. This shift has prompted efforts from Democratic leaders, including Obama, to reinforce Harris’s appeal within these communities.
Rye’s statements point to a strategy shift, encouraging White voters to recognize the stakes of the election and the role they play. She added, “The responsibility of saving democracy should be on the largest demographic in this country… That is White men and White women,” urging them to actively participate in the democratic process as part of a collective effort.
Rye’s remarks underscore Harris’s campaign’s call for greater engagement from all groups, especially White voters, to ensure a robust turnout as Election Day approaches.
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