US EditionJesse Watters Says Kamala Harris ‘Wasn’t Hot’ as Fox News Debates ‘Attractive’ Dem Candidates
The debate on Fox News questioned the value of physical attractiveness in 2028 Democratic candidates, with Watters labeling Kamala Harris 'not hot' amid broader discussions on electability.
- During Monday's episode of The Five, Fox News host Jesse Watters discussed The Bulwark article on 2028 Democratic candidates, declaring former Vice President Kamala Harris "not hot" during a debate on candidate attractiveness.
- The segment followed a report in The Bulwark titled "Dems Want Hotter Candidates on the Ballot," which explored whether Democrats prioritize physical attractiveness in potential 2028 presidential contenders.
- Co-Host Dana Perino countered that Harris was "attractive" but failed to win in 2024, while Watters dismissed New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, stating "I'm not going there" when she was suggested as a candidate.
- Democratic Party political strategist Jessica Tarlov called the conversation "ridiculous," arguing the hosts should discuss candidates like "normal people" rather than focus on physical appearance.
- The debate reflects broader candidate selection discussions as Democrats look toward the 2028 election following their 2024 losses in the White House, Senate, and House to Republicans.
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Jesse Watters kicks off awkward debate about whether Kamala Harris is hot · American Wire News
A discussion over who in the political world is hot and who’s not popped off this Monday on Fox News’ “The Five.” This discussion on “The Five” was inspired by a Bulwark article about “hot” candidates. Written by Lauren Egan, the article suggested that Democrats need to run more “hot” people to win more elections. “The idea that the Democratic party has a hotness deficit it needs to address has come up repeatedly in conversations I’ve had over t…
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The Independent (US)Jesse Watters and co-hosts give opinions on ‘hot’ 2028 Democratic candidates
Commentary on physical appearance was brought up in response to an article suggesting Democrats are thinking about conventionally attractive candidates
‘I Didn’t Think Kamala Was Hot’: Jesse Watters Rips Harris
Fox’s Jesse Watters ripped former Vice President Kamala Harris, declaring her “not hot” in a heated debate about whether Democrats need an “attractive” candidate to win the 2028 presidential election. An article by The Bulwark, which proclaimed in its headline that “Dems Want Hotter Candidates on the Ballot,” sparked superficial conversation among Watters and his The Five co-hosts. Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary, kicked off the …
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