An MSNBC contributor said at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday that Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris may replace former President Barack Obama as the most influential black politician in the party.
Commentator April Ryan made the remark when she was asked during a segment on the network about the “star power” of having Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama speak on Harris’ behalf tonight at the convention.
“Well, first of all, Michelle Obama is stratospheric. She is an icon. She is authentic,” Ryan said. “When you talk about someone reaching someone, she is Chicago, born and bred, South Side. You can’t get more authentic than that. When she speaks, she speaks to the heart. So let’s go there, and people believe her and feel her. But when you have two people — beyond Reverend Al Sharpton, who I’m sitting right next…
