Kamala Harris is criticized for focusing on pop culture and celebrity endorsements to appeal to young women, which is seen as shallow and out of touch with their real concerns. Her attempts to connect, including labeling herself as “brat,” appear inauthentic. The article argues that Harris’s team underestimates the intelligence and priorities of young female voters, focusing more on image than meaningful policy engagement.
Quotes:
- “Harris’s efforts fall flat.”
- “More celebrity than substance.”
- “Young women are smarter than Harris gives them credit for.”
“Harris’ campaign is banking on her brand of personality as a relatable, youthful candidate, rather than her policies. Gen-Z voters are not all be falling for this method of using virality and the rhetoric of fandom and celebrity to garner the youth vote.” Read Maryam Ahmad’s latest piece for our culture section ‘Kamala Harris is Using Meme Culture to Woo Gen-Z Voters. Are They Buying It?’ – Pollis Project
“Harris’ campaign is banking on her brand of personality as a relatable, youthful candidate, rather than her policies.
Gen-Z voters are not all be falling for this method of using virality and the rhetoric of fandom and celebrity to garner the youth vote.”
Read Maryam Ahmad’s… pic.twitter.com/9SmeS2UAwb
— The Polis Project (@project_polis) October 21, 2024
“I think young people aren’t stupid, and I think when you try to get people like Mark Hamill or Beyonce, or people that I’d call “has-beens”—I don’t think it’s gonna sway Gen Z. They’re not interested in that stuff.” @BoLoudon describes Kamala Harris’ attempt to gain Gen Z’s votes as “pathetic.”
“I think young people aren’t stupid, and I think when you try to get people like Mark Hamill or Beyonce, or people that I’d call “has-beens”—I don’t think it’s gonna sway Gen Z. They’re not interested in that stuff.”@BoLoudon describes Kamala Harris’ attempt to gain Gen Z’s… pic.twitter.com/RPOLDf3nxz
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 23, 2024
