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Reaction to Harris's Defeat: A Call for Resistance
Kimberly Ellis, a long-time supporter of Kamala Harris, reacts to the 2024 election results, expressing concerns about the rise of toxic masculinity and the rejection of progressive values.
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EmergeDemocratic Party Of California
Kimberly EllisKamala HarrisDonald Trump
- What was your reaction to Kamala Harris's defeat?
- Kimberly Ellis expressed shock, sadness, anger, and fear at Kamala Harris's defeat, viewing it as a harsh awakening reflecting the current state of the country.
- Why do you think some young men of color voted for Trump?
- She acknowledges that toxic masculinity is deeply ingrained in American culture and that even victims sometimes perpetuate it, explaining why some young men of color voted for Trump.
- Do you feel that what you represent is rejected by your country?
- She feels that a significant and growing part of the country rejects progress outside of white, male, and heteronormative values, actively supporting a regressive agenda.
- What are your thoughts on the role of toxic masculinity in this election?
- Ellis believes that the election reveals a toxic masculinity opposing a more inclusive vision of America, demonstrating a desire to return to a regressive and violent interpretation of women's roles.
- What is the role of California in the face of this new political reality?
- California will remain a beacon of hope, leading the resistance against the new regime, though Ellis recognizes the considerable physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual toll this will take.