Democratic strategist David Axelrod blamed “racial bias” and “sexism” as “influences” on the outcome of the presidential election.
“Let's be honest about this, let's be blunt about this: There are invocations of racism in this campaign, there is racial bias in this country, and there is racial bias in this country,” Axelrod said on CNN early Wednesday morning. There is sexism,” he said. Former President Trump was predicted to be the winner.
“And anyone who thinks that it had no effect on the outcome of this race is wrong,” he added in the interview. Highlighted by Mediaite.
However, the strategist noted that he does not believe these are the main reasons why Vice President Harris ensured that President Trump lost a second term. He also praised the former president's team for running a “very smart” campaign.
“I think they campaigned honestly and strategically — as I've said many times — they ran a very smart campaign,” he said in an interview with CNN. “This was an ultimately rational, well-conceived and well-executed campaign for an irrational and often irrational candidate.”
Harris dismissed concerns that sexism played a role in her campaign in an interview with NBC News last month, where she mentioned sexism among several other topics that voters are most concerned about.
“Well, obviously I'm a woman. I don't have to point that out to anyone,” Harris said in an interview. “What most people really care about is whether you can do the job and whether you actually plan to focus on it.”
Asked if this country is ready for a woman or a woman of color to be president, the vice president said, “Absolutely.” And I see it in every aspect of life in this country. ”
An Associated Press/NORC Research Center poll conducted in September found that 38% of voters think being a woman hurts Harris' chances of winning, but fewer voters think the same way about the Republican candidate. It was only 13%.
Last month, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) cited the presidential election as an example, saying he believes sexism and racism “still exists” in American politics, adding that he believes sexism and racism “still exist” in American politics. Allegations of discrimination and racism were further amplified.
“I think this is an issue for a lot of different voters across this country, and it's an issue that our country has come a long way in terms of women's suffrage,” the Florida Democrat said in an interview. “While we have come a long way in terms of ensuring equity in this country, there is still a lot of bias in this country in terms of sexism and racism, and we still have a lot of work to do to overcome it.” You have to make an effort.'' ”
“Those things are still here. They still exist in many communities, and we still have a lot of work to do here,” he continued.
The Hill has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.
