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Harris works to energize Black male voters and denounces Trump support of ‘stop and frisk’
By WILL WEISSERT and COLLEEN LONGUpdated 7:10 PM CDT, October 15, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris warned Tuesday that Republican Donald Trump would try to “institutionalize” harsh policing tactics that disproportionately affect Black men nationwide as she promised to push for legislation to address discriminatory law enforcement practices.
During an hourlong radio town hall moderated by Charlamagne tha God, host of “The Breakfast Club” show, Harris added that she would work to decriminalize marijuana, which accounts for arrests that also disproportionately impact Black men, and she acknowledged that racial disparities and bias exist in everyday life for Black people — in home ownership, health care, economic prosperity and even voting.
Both Harris and Trump are trying to energize key constituencies that allies worry may be slipping away in a razor-tight race with just 21 days left until the election.
While Harris was trying to energize Black men, Trump focused on reaching women, particularly as Republicans struggle on abortion messaging following the fall of Roe v. Wade. Abortion rights has been a major driver in past elections and Democrats expect it to be again. The former president taped a Fox News Channel town hall featuring an all-female audience and moderated by host Harris Faulkner. ...
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