Democrats, notably AOC and Jasmine Crockett, condemned by Stephen A. Smith as causing a negative image for the party's public face
On Friday's episode of "Real Time," ESPN host Stephen A. Smith voiced his concerns about the Democratic Party's emphasis on progressive candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Jasmine Crockett. Smith argued that this focus could be problematic for the party's electoral success.
According to Smith, the Democratic Party needs to shift towards the center to win broader support, as an overemphasis on progressive leaders risks alienating moderate voters and making it easier for Republicans to capitalize politically. He perceives that this focus on progressive figures does not align with what he considers "what America really is about."
Smith contends that Republicans are having a "field day" with the media coverage of these Democratic politicians, using it to their advantage by "putting them up on the screen" and "plastering them all over the place." He believes that embracing extreme leftism and socialism in a general election would lead to a fall in votes.
During the show, Smith also suggested that he and Dr. Phil could be the "unity ticket" Americans are looking for. However, he did not provide specific details about his presidential platform or policies.
Smith's potential presidential bid in 2028 has been rumored, and he hinted at this during his appearance on "Real Time." He expressed his dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party, but no response from the party or the politicians mentioned was provided in relation to Smith's statements.
In a surprising twist, Smith also suggested that NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani might win local elections, but America would not support him due to his anti-America, anti-capitalism, and extreme leftist views.
The show "Real Time" had Dr. Phil as a panel member, and Smith and Dr. Phil agreed that Americans are no longer scared to voice their political beliefs. However, the impact of these statements on the political landscape remains to be seen.
The discussion on "Real Time" centers around Smith's concerns about the Democratic Party's focus on progressive politicians, as he believes this policy-and-legislation approach could be detrimental to the party's politics and general-news electoral success. In addition, Smith argues that embracing extreme leftist views might lead to a fall in votes, highlighting the Republican party's political gains by capitalizing on such coverage.
