Barack Obama speaks directly to Black males reluctant to vote for Kamala Harris, but that demo is not the overall problem

With the final stretch taking place before the Election Day showdown on Nov. 5, VP Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are enlisting prominent names to inspire voters. On Oct. 10, Barack Obama made an appearance in Pittsburgh, a swing state that will decide the election. Obama took the moment to speak directly to Black males who are reluctant to vote for Harris. “My understanding, based on reports I’m getting from campaigns and communities, is that we have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running, the lack of enthusiasm for Harris seems to be more pronounced with the brothers.” he said. He took aim at those who are supporting Trump or will not vote at all. “And you are thinking about sitting out?” he said. “Part of it makes me think — and I’m speaking to men directly — part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that.” Obama continued by sharing how Black women have always supported Black men....