Eugene Robinson: Harris is asking Americans to vote on her merits, not her identity

Eugene Robinson reacts to Kamala Harris’s response to Donald Trump’s racist attacks during her exclusive CNN interview. Robinson praises Harris for dismissing the attacks as the “same old, tired playbook”:
"She's not asking the American people to vote for her because she would be the first woman of color, the first woman to be president, in fact, she is asking the American people to vote for her on the merits, her experience, her positions."



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[WarriorOutcastRebelJedi]

Trump went from white to orange so he should be answering that.

[gb]

I'm glad she didn't take the bait.

[carnahac]

I applaud her ability to maintain a straight face during that question. She knows how ridiculous the premise. She understands having to be the adult, in that moment. So happy with her answer. 🎉😂❤

[uwinsome]

For her to be asked this question is the other problem 🙄 !

[CyeOutsider]

I mean, what else can you say to that kind of stupidity?

[thomaslampkin]

The fact that people are even using this talking point shows just how racist this country still is

[historyhastheanswer]

And thats the cappable way of handling that. Go Kamala

[tylermichael]

Class act!! Don't even dignify his attack.

[jazihughey]

I am so excited for her to by my president and for Walz to be my vp! I have such hope and joy at the thought of my beloved country becoming what I know it can be ❤❤❤

[janncoons]

I wouldn't care if she was a green Martian. She's extremely intelligent and has a lot of class. She will not lower herself to his level. I admire her the LOVE she brings in is exactly what we need. So sick and tired of all the hate and ugly. LOVE HEALS❤

[patrickdugan]

Its time for a change from hate to love, from greed to fairness and from.a.felon to a prosecutor.

[valeriehyman]

Excellent answer, Madam Vice President!! ❤❤💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸

[lupinedew]

A fabulous response from VP Harris!
Ignore Trumps bull. Address what needs to be addressed if there is anything and MOVE ON!

[drcbeartooths]

and to vote for her and Walz on the basis of their CHARACTERS AND PATRIOTISM.

[raviravindran]

She nailed that question. I will guarantee that he won't talk about this anymore.

[anitawebster]

It's so dumb, but that's all the EXpresident Cheato's got 🤷‍♀️

[randyburgess]

Treat him like a 12 year old spoiled rich kid. Ask if he needs a time-out.

[markkistner]

Thus is what CLASS and integrity looks like 👍 BLUE WAVE 👋 💙

[Trustme]

How she chooses to identify is her business. I think we have more important issues in the US that need to be addressed. Come on people who cares?!?! We have an affordability crisis, women’s rights issues, our children are being indoctrinated with nonsense, oops I forgot I have no voice because I’m a childless cat lady. 😅

[doloressanchez]

Next question please .😄😄😄
I love it . 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙