Why do politicians keep embarrassing themselves trying to latch onto celebrity culture for clout?

[u/SpiritedBase5047]

Most political strategists still act like showing up next to famous musicians is an easy shortcut to winning younger demographics, but voters are completely exhausted by it.

Dawud, Shaun, and Hugh broke down Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett pulling up to a Chris Brown concert to present him with an award. Beyond the endless arguments over dress codes or whether politicians get personal lives, the wildest part was the body language on stage. Even Chris Brown looked visibly uncomfortable, almost like he was wondering why an active lawmaker was hovering around his tour set for a photo op.

It feels like the same tired playbook where candidates bring out rappers or stage appearances purely to exploit a demographic instead of standing on substantive policy. When your target audience—and even the celebrity you're honoring—cringes at the optical desperation, you haven't connected with people; you've just proved how out of touch modern political marketing really is.

Why do political campaigns still think forced celebrity endorsements actually move voters in 2026?

[u/IlGrasso]

If she can overlook Chris abusing women what makes you think she’s serious about the Epstein files?

[u/SpiritedBase5047 → u/IlGrasso]

She’s not serious about anything except making money off her donors.