Earlier this week, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton sparked headlines with a comment regarding undecided voters in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
Appearing on Monday’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ Clinton fielded a question from Fallon about the electoral clash between former president Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden.
Fallon posed the question, “It’s Biden versus Trump. What do you say to voters who are upset that those are the two choices?”
In a blunt response that immediately grabbed attention, Clinton retorted, “Get over yourself.” While this quote dominated headlines, she followed up with a more nuanced perspective.
“Those are the two choices,” she elaborated, as reported by Yahoo. “It’s kind of like, one is old and effective and compassionate, has a heart, and really cares about people. And one is old and has been charged with 91 felonies. I don’t understand why this is even a hard choice.”
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Continuing her commentary, she emphasized the importance of recognizing the stakes of the election, framing it as an existential question regarding the future of the country and its democracy.
Clinton’s remarks quickly went viral, prompting reactions across social media platforms. Notably, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith publicly criticized her statement during an appearance on CNN.
Smith remarked, “I don’t think it was a very wise statement on her part. How did that work out for her in 2016?” He emphasized the importance of understanding voter sentiments, suggesting that Clinton’s comments could alienate potential voters, particularly in a critical election cycle.
Smith highlighted the difference between the candidates and stressed the significance of addressing voters’ concerns and motivations, especially regarding their own lives and priorities.
In his candid assessment, Smith expressed concerns about Clinton’s remarks potentially discouraging voter turnout, particularly for Biden, and underscored the need for political figures to consider the perspectives and motivations of the electorate.
