Rep.Ā Karen BassĀ (D-Calif.)Ā is weighing in on former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischerās remarks raising questions about Black voter enthusiasm with Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) now on the Democratic ticket.
During an interview on MSNBCās āThe Reidout,ā host Joy Reid played a clip of Fleischerās remarks for the California lawmaker and asked whether or not Bass agreed or disagreed with his assertion.
Although former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer expressed concern about Black American voter enthusiasm as a result of Biden selecting Harris, Bass weighed in with the reaction in her circle.
She quickly defended Harris as she outlined what the former California attorney general brings to the table for people of color.
āPeople were thrilled,ā Bass said. āAnd so I donāt think he knows a darn thing about Black folks so he shouldnāt even be commenting at all.ā
She continued, āItās not just Black folks. Its Black folks, itās women, itās Asians, itās Latinos. I think that this is just exciting all the way around.ā
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Bass also shared her reaction to Harrisā first campaign appearance with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
āAnd I think that their roll-out today when they walked across that stage, it was electric,ā she said, adding, āI think they are both going to energize the vote. I think Sen. Harris in particular.ā
When asked if she may possibly fill Harrisā Senate seat if she advances to the White House, Bass noted that she only has one goal until Election Day.
āYou know what, Joy, for the next 83 days I have one thing on my mind. After that, weāll see. Iāll keep all my options open,ā Bass said.
Bassā remarks came shortly after Biden and Harrisā first public appearance together. With just 82 days left until the November 3 election, the two will likely be making many more appearances together in the coming weeks.