Former President Barack Obama on Thursday spoke to black men in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, telling them he believed they weren’t supporting Vice President Kamala Harris because she’s a woman.
Obama noted that former President Donald Trump is gaining ground with black male voters, and instead of trying to figure out why that is, Obama suggested it was due to misogyny.
“My understanding, based on reports I’m getting from campaigns and communities, is that we have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running,” Obama said, according to NPR.
He added that the lack of enthusiasm for Harris “seems to be more pronounced with the brothers.”
Obama then disparaged voters who might vote for Trump or sit out the election.
“And you are thinking about sitting out?” he said, according to the outlet….
