'Dems care more about dudes who want to become women than they do about dudes…'

Scott Jennings , a former George W Bush aide, lashed out at Democrats for alienating men. Jennings wrote: “Democrats care more about dudes who want to become women than they do about dudes just wanna be dudes. No amount of hunting cosplay or cringy videos is gonna change it. The bed is made.”

He added: “Working class men whether they are black, Hispanic or white, don’t believe the Democratic party and Kamala Harris are going to do a thing for them.” Jennings comments came after Barack Obama admonished black men for not supporting Harris.

The audible gasps at CNN when @ScottJenningsKY speaks the truth:

“Democrats care more about dudes who want to become women than they do about dudes just wanna be dudes. No amount of hunting cosplay or cringy videos is gonna change it. The bed is made.”

Incredible. 😂 pic.twitter.com/QqzfI1Hnvu

— Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) October 13, 2024

Former President Barack Obama has come under heavy criticism following remarks he made on October 10 at a "Black Voters for Harris" event in Pittsburgh, where he expressed frustration over Black men supporting Donald Trump instead of Kamala Harris. Conservative commentator Benny Johnson was among the most vocal critics, accusing Obama of engaging in divisive identity politics . Johnson claimed that Obama had abandoned his previous message of unity, contrasting Obama’s current rhetoric with past statements that emphasised national togetherness.

Other conservative figures echoed Johnson’s sentiments, including activist CJ Pearson, who took to social media to express his continued support for Trump. Pearson declared that he and many other young Black men would be voting for Trump, dismissing Obama’s comments.

Democratic figures also voiced their concerns, with Ohio state senator and former Bernie Sanders advisor Nina Turner offering a critical perspective. Turner expressed disappointment in Obama’s decision to single out Black men, questioning why they were being lectured or belittled for their political choices. Although she acknowledged her respect for Obama, Turner argued that Black men have legitimate reasons for voting differently and that those decisions should be respected. She urged the Democratic Party not to blame black men for lower support for Harris, emphasising the need for the party to engage all voters by addressing their concerns.

Obama's remarks have sparked widespread debate, leading many Black voters to double down on their support for Trump. The controversy has also provided fuel for further attacks from Trump, who used the opportunity to mock both Obama and Harris on Truth Social. Trump suggested that Obama lacked genuine enthusiasm for Harris and even joked that Obama might vote for him in the upcoming election.

As the 2024 election draws nearer, this backlash underscores growing concerns within the Democratic Party about mobilising key voter groups, particularly black men, whose votes could be critical in determining the election's outcome.