CNBC's John Harwood: 'White Fear' Partly Responsible for Democratic Losses Under Obama

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by Alex Griswold | 2:38 pm, December 27th, 2016

CNBC host John Harwood argued on Twitter Tuesday that the Democratic Party suffered electoral losses under Barack Obama‘s leadership in part because of “white fear” in the age of the first black president.

Harwood took exception to the arguments from some that Obama was responsible for the Democratic losses under his tenure, including both houses of Congress, a dozen governorships, and over 900 state legislators. Harwood argued that outside forces were to blame, including the race factor.

John Harwood ✔
@JohnJHarwood

for those making silly argument that Obama hurt Democratic Party: last 5 presidents have left both houses of Congress in opposition hands

10:39 AM - 27 Dec 2016
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John Harwood ✔
@JohnJHarwood

drivers of D casualties under Obama: a) depth of financial crisis/Great Recession b) accumulated angst over 30-year income stagnation 1/2

11:05 AM - 27 Dec 2016
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John Harwood ✔
@JohnJHarwood

drivers of D casualties under Obama: c) effective/unified R opposition, esp to ACA; d) Obama's race amid white fear of cultural change 2/2

11:07 AM - 27 Dec 2016
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