Sharpton Comments On Harris Results
As the results of the 2024 presidential election solidified Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris, a noticeable shift in tone could be felt at MSNBC. The network’s leading voices, known for their impassioned commentary, quickly turned to the familiar narratives of racism, sexism, and misinformation to explain Harris’s defeat, painting a picture of an electorate swayed by prejudice and confusion rather than genuine policy preferences.
One of the most pointed responses came from Joy Reid, whose frustration was palpable as she reacted to North Carolina swinging Trump’s way. Without missing a beat, Reid pointed fingers at white women, whom she suggested bore responsibility for Harris’s loss. In her view, white women had, once again, acted as a conservative bulwark in a “favorable political environment” for Democrats, refusing to support the progressive promise Harris symbolized.
MSNBC says Trump only won because Hispanics and blacks are misogynists and Hispanics are racist.
This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever heard.
To all the blacks and Hispanics who voted Trump, welcome to the resistance against this lunacy 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Eb6GU2vcGq
— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) November 6, 2024
Stephanie Ruhle joined the chorus of frustration, attributing Trump’s success to “misinformation” and expressing open disdain for the voters she claimed had been misled. Her commentary implied a broader frustration among liberal analysts who view public understanding of key issues through a partisan lens, often assuming that divergent opinions stem from ignorance or manipulation rather than differing values or concerns.
We have officially entered the “Blame White Women” portion of this evening’s program pic.twitter.com/BJZXdGhcTu
— Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) November 6, 2024
With Trump’s win sealed, Reid went further, attributing Harris’s defeat to a deep-seated combination of racism and sexism. This focus underscored a recurring theme among liberal commentators who see America’s social divisions as decisive factors in the political arena, particularly when voters reject progressive candidates of color or women in leadership roles.
We have now entered the “Kamala is losing due to racism and sexism” portion of the program pic.twitter.com/pnI4cs8vLc
— Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) November 6, 2024
Reid and others painted Harris’s loss as a testament to the systemic barriers facing Black women—a narrative that reflects MSNBC’s ongoing commitment to framing elections through the lens of identity.
By the night’s end, the MSNBC panel’s mood had soured completely, a sharp contrast to the hopeful tone at the beginning of the evening. What began as optimism dissolved into bitter introspection, with anchors sifting through the ashes of a lost election in search of external forces to blame. For many observers, this shift captured the essence of MSNBC’s brand of commentary—a mix of impassioned critique and a reluctance to consider whether their own messaging might not resonate with a broader swath of voters.