The voice of the voter

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Former President Barack Obama gave us a lot to think about concerning the Black vote, the Democratic Party, and the issue of misogyny.While speaking to Harris-Walz campaign volunteers and officials at a Pittsburg field office, Obama’s comments highlighted the complexities of the Black voting bloc within a male- and a White-dominated society.“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,” Obama said.Related Stories That lack of enthusiasm for Harris, he said, “seems to be more pronounced with the brothers.” The former president’s rebuke was directed toward those who were considering not voting 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.”There are specific reasons why Black men and women are currently the two largest voting blocs supporting the Democratic Party....