Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is currently under scrutiny due to multiple scandals involving key figures linked to alleged sexist behavior.
Breitbart reported that the campaign's issues range from accusations against the Second Gentleman to controversial ads and remarks by a campaign surrogate.
Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman, has admitted past marital missteps, including an affair with his children's nanny during his first marriage.
This revelation has caused significant discomfort within campaign circles, especially as Emhoff acknowledged the pain it caused in his familial relationships.
Further compounding the controversy are allegations against Emhoff regarding possible mistreatment of the nanny and an abusive relationship with another ex-girlfriend. An anonymous source close to the ex-girlfriend expressed dismay at seeing Emhoff's public persona contrast sharply with their experiences.
Amid these accusations, Emhoff's representative has denied any physical abuse, stating, "Any suggestion that he would or has ever hit a woman is false."
Accusations also touch Vice President Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, who is alleged to have had a secretive and tumultuous relationship with Jenna Wang, a Chinese official's daughter. Wang accused Walz of misleading her during their relationship, intensifying scrutiny over his candidacy.
Mark Cuban, a surrogate for the Harris campaign, inadvertently added fuel to the fire with misogynistic comments made on a national TV appearance. Although he later retracted these statements and apologized on social media, the damage was palpable among voters.
The campaign faced further backlash over an advertisement narrated by Julia Roberts. Critics, including notable public figures, condemned the ad for suggesting that women should vote in secrecy from their husbands, calling it patronizing and sexist.
Senator Katie Britt voiced strong opposition, stating, "The fact [Democrats] believe that women can’t have tough conversations with their husbands is demeaning."
Senator Peter Welch and Jessica Anderson, president of Sentinel Action Fund, also expressed their discontent. Welch criticized the polarizing nature of the rhetoric used in the campaign, aiming to support women regardless of their political affiliations.
Jessica Anderson pointed out the derogatory comments by Cuban, describing them as an insult to conservative women's intelligence and character.
Republican Representative Ashley Hinson predicted that the perceived condescension towards female voters would inspire a backlash at the polls.
"Her campaign’s closing argument is to insult women’s intelligence and call Trump supporters garbage. I guarantee that will backfire and inspire even more intelligent women across this country to get out and vote for Donald Trump," said Hinson.
