Banz: “Democratic Party members are a group of unhappy women who raise cats without children”
Civil organization: “Outdated remarks”… 16% of American Children are from Blended Families,
JD Banz, the Republican vice presidential candidate in the United States, is giving a joint speech with former US President Donald Trump for the first time after being nominated as a candidate on July 20 (local time) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2024.07.21 ⓒ Reuters=News1 ⓒ News1 Reporter Woo Dong-myeong,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Kwon Jin-young = J.D. Banz, a Republican vice presidential candidate in the United States Senate, is criticized for launching an offensive, questioning the birthing experience of Kamala Harris, a leading Democratic presidential candidate, by saying, “She has no children.”‘,
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, ‘The Washington Post reported on the reactions of step-parents to Banz’s speech that Harris, along with other Democratic figures, lacks “direct personal links to the nation’s future” due to “not having children.”‘,
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, ‘Banz’s remarks were made during an interview with Fox News in 2021, where he pointed out that Harris, along with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have no childbirth experience.’,
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, ‘He then accused Democratic Party members of feeling unhappy about their own lives and choices, raising cats without children.’,
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, ‘Conservative commentator Will Chamberlain argued that Harris should not become president “because she does not have children.”‘,
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, ‘In 2013, Vice President Harris met her husband Douglas Emhoff and gained a stepdaughter and stepson. At home, she is affectionately called “Momala,” a combination of “mother” in English and Kamala.’,
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, ‘Jan Blackstone, the founder of the nonprofit organization “Bonus Family,” found Banz’s remarks shocking and said, “Such words seem too outdated” and that “family structures are evolving, and making such statements does not help society.” She suggested using the term “bonus children” as alternative to stepchildren.’,
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, “In reality, a significant number of families in the United States are made up of step-parents, step-siblings, or half-siblings, forming ‘blended families.’ According to a report released by the Pew Research Center in 2015, 16% of American children are from blended families, and 8% live with step-parents.”,
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, ‘Rebecca Brody, who raises three children in Washington D.C, including two bonus children, said, “I feel solidarity with Kamala Harris.” She believes that being a stepmother is “just a part of playing a role in supporting the children, showing that you are there to support them and respect the presence of their biological parents.”‘,
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, ‘Matthew Brake, who grew up in a blended family and became a stepfather himself, commented that Banz’s interview video contains a form of “disgusting machoism.” He expressed anger, calling it “rude remarks to all step-parents, both stepfathers and stepmothers, and those who mentor, teach, and care for children.”‘,
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, ‘Tomika Anderson Green, who has four bonus children, said that if Harris were a man, “this would not happen,” adding, “The subtle manipulations and gaslighting we are witnessing are common experiences for Black women.” She looks forward to seeing Harris brush off such thoughts and focus, saying, “(Ella and Cole) are her children.”‘,
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, ‘Historically, there have been American presidents without biological children. This includes the first President George Washington, as well as the 11th President James K. Polk and the 15th President James Buchanan. Especially, George Washington raised his wife’s children as a stepfather during his marriage.’,
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