Added: Jul 31, 2024

In this podcast episode, Ben Shapiro discusses Kamala Harris's campaign strategy, which he believes is focusing heavily on single women voters. He notes that the campaign is using the Beyoncé song "Single Ladies" as a theme, and suggests this is not accidental. Shapiro cites a piece from the American Enterprise Institute that shows unmarried women without children have been moving towards the Democratic party, with 68% voting for Democrats in the 2022 midterms. He points out that the number of unmarried women in American society has increased dramatically since 1950, while the percentage of married women has declined.

Shapiro argues that single women, particularly younger ones, are developing a group consciousness and tend to see themselves in solidarity with other women. He suggests that universities, where feminist ideology is prevalent, are a key driver of these attitudes. He contends that the Democratic party is honing in on this demographic with Harris's presidential aspirations.

White Dudes for Kamala

Shapiro discusses a recent "White Dudes for Kamala" event, which he argues is not actually about reaching out to white men, but rather about reinforcing single female solidarity with Harris. He plays clips from the event, including one from Ross Morales Rocketto, who criticizes traditional masculinity as exacerbating loneliness and mental health crises. Shapiro argues that this rhetoric is not designed to appeal to blue-collar white voters, but rather to single women.

He also plays clips from other participants, including Josh Gad and Bradley Whitford, who express emotional support for Harris and criticize Donald Trump. Shapiro suggests that these men are sacrificing their dignity to support Harris and that their comments are not aimed at attracting male voters but at reinforcing female solidarity.

Kamala Harris's Political Positions

Shapiro argues that Harris is attempting to recast her political worldview as non-radical and non-far-left, which he believes requires her to lie. He plays a clip of a new Harris campaign ad that portrays her as a tough prosecutor who took on big banks and drug companies. He contends that this portrayal is misleading and that Harris is actually a far-left radical.

He cites James Carville, who suggests that Harris will be "slaughtered" on her positions. Shapiro argues that Harris has no core principles except those on the far left, and that she is now trying to walk back many of her previous positions. He notes that she has changed her stance on issues such as fracking, health insurance, and gun control.

Supreme Court Reform Proposals

Shapiro discusses recent proposals by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for Supreme Court reform. He argues that these proposals, which include term limits for justices and a binding code of conduct, are an attempt to "completely destroy" the Supreme Court because it's no longer a left-wing tool. He criticizes these proposals as ridiculous and potentially damaging to the institution.

VP Pick Speculation

Shapiro speculates on potential vice presidential picks for Harris. He suggests that the campaign is likely looking for someone who can present a moderate face to balance Harris's perceived radicalism. He mentions Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, and Mark Kelly of Arizona as potential candidates. He argues that the choice of VP is crucial for Harris's campaign to appear more moderate.

Republican Response and Media Coverage

Shapiro discusses the Republican response to Harris's campaign, including Donald Trump's defense of JD Vance. He argues that Trump should focus on Harris's record as a prosecutor and her left-wing policies rather than getting defensive about Vance's comments on families.

Shapiro criticizes the media coverage of Harris, noting that reporters are being blocked from talking to voters at Harris events. He argues that if Trump had done this, he would have been called a fascist, but the media are treating Harris differently.

Conclusion

Shapiro concludes by arguing that Harris is an "eggshell skull candidate," meaning she is uniquely vulnerable to criticism. He suggests that her strategy of avoiding the media cannot last long in the modern news cycle.

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