A.J. Rice: ‘Democrats Filter Everything Through Identity Politics’

A.J. Rice, the president and CEO of Publius PR and author of ‘The White Privilege Album,’ joined Laura Ingraham on The Ingraham Angle to discuss the political dynamics following Tim Waltz’s performance in the vice presidential debate. During the segment, Rice offered sharp commentary on Waltz’s ongoing efforts to connect with voters, particularly in demographics where Vice President Harris has struggled.

Ingraham introduced the topic by highlighting how Waltz, after a tough debate against J.D. Vance, is now being cautiously sent out by the campaign in limited public appearances, primarily targeting white men through football-themed interviews and other outreach. Rice, in response, humorously referred to Waltz’s approach as the “testosterone deficiency tour,” ridiculing his attempts to appeal to middle America by adopting a more rugged, outdoorsman persona.

The discussion then shifted to broader cultural narratives about masculinity, with Ingraham playing a clip from MSNBC suggesting that men are in crisis and in need of therapy. Rice quickly dismissed the idea, quipping that men only seem to be in crisis when they’re watching certain media outlets. He also pointed out how this narrative has escalated in recent years, particularly with the media’s portrayal of Harris’s appeal to different voter groups.

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Rice went on to critique the Democrats’ reliance on identity politics, suggesting that the party’s tactic of targeting specific racial or demographic groups with tailored messaging often misses the mark. He emphasized that many voters, including Black men, support Trump’s policies not because of identity, but because they align with their concerns about issues like immigration, inflation, and energy prices.

In closing, Rice and Ingraham reflected on the change in tone from former President Obama, noting how his recent speeches aimed at motivating certain voter blocs seem more condescending than the unifying rhetoric that characterized his earlier political career. Rice pointed out that this shift underscores the party’s struggle to maintain its connection with the working-class electorate.