Rep. Crockett Links Harris Prosecutor Past to 2024 Black Male Vote Decline

Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett attributed former Vice President Kamala Harris' lower support among Black men in the 2024 election partly to her history as a prosecutor, which she believes alienated marginalized communities historically targeted by law enforcement. Crockett cited early polling briefings indicating that Harris' prosecutorial background created trust issues within Black and Brown communities, complicating efforts to build rapport. She also pointed to misogyny as a factor influencing male voters of all races, including Black men. Despite guidance to lean into Harris' prosecutor background during campaign efforts, Crockett rejected this strategy and instead reframed Harris as the kind of prosecutor people would have wanted, drawing on her own experience as a criminal defense attorney. Despite these efforts, some supporters, including a prominent rapper, expressed discomfort openly endorsing Harris because of her record but planned to vote for her nonetheless. Harris received 77% of the Black male vote in 2024, down from previous Democratic nominees, highlighting the challenges she faced with this demographic.