Harris criticized for using fake Southern accent at Georgia rally
Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines recently for her unexpected use of a Southern accent during a speech in Atlanta. The California native stunned rally attendees with her sudden accent change, declaring, “You all helped us win in 2020 and we gonna do it again in 2024.”
Following her speech, social media exploded with criticism, accusing Harris of pandering to her audience. OutKick founder Clay Travis shared a clip of the moment, questioning, “Why do people do this? It’s just so transparently fake.”
Travis continued to express his disbelief, pointing out that people only seem to adopt Southern accents when speaking in the South. He asked, “Do people do this with any other regional accents? I don’t think so. No one goes to Massachusetts and suddenly talks like a Kennedy. It’s only the South.”
The backlash against Harris’s accent didn’t stop there. Critics flocked to social media, with one user labeling the behavior as “what sociopaths do.” Another user attributed the accent change to “mirroring” and “strong narcissistic tendencies.”
Conservative columnist Ian Haworth also chimed in, comparing Harris’s accent to Hillary Clinton’s infamous Southern drawl over the years. The viral moment added fuel to the ongoing debate about Harris’s authenticity as she navigates the campaign trail.
As the Democratic nominee, Harris faces a tough battle in Georgia, a pivotal swing state in the upcoming election. The state’s history of narrow victories for both Trump and Biden in past elections underscores its importance in the national political landscape.
With Georgia shaping up to be a key battleground in 2024, the race between Harris and Trump remains tight. Real Clear Politics polling data shows Trump holding a slim 3.6 point lead over Harris, setting the stage for a fierce showdown in the months ahead.
