"I’d Give Anything To Be On That Debate Stage" - Stephen A. Smith Says He’d Crush Gavin & Kamala

The speaker expresses a strong desire to debate Democrats, stating that the Democratic Party, not the GOP, is their primary concern. They acknowledge faults with the GOP but emphasize that their issue lies with those who claimed to support the African-American community but failed to deliver. The speaker distinguishes between those who are transparently not "for us" and those who pretend to be. They criticize the Democratic Party for taking credit for civil rights legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968, while simultaneously, in the speaker's view, undermining the potency of the Black vote through policies that encourage migration. The speaker argues that an influx of migrants could create a new voting bloc that would diminish the importance of the Black vote to the Democratic Party. They assert the importance of being "pro my community" and resolving its issues, comparing it to other groups who advocate for their own interests. The speaker emphasizes the need for their community to do its homework and hold people accountable, rather than blindly following any political rhetoric. While the speaker might not always vote conservative, they would consider voting for individuals like Marco Rubio or Nikki Haley over figures like Kamala Harris. They stress the importance of not shutting oneself off to a party or refusing to hear counterarguments, especially when a party's actions contradict its supposed support. The speaker reveals a personal desire to run for the Democratic nomination in 2027 and participate in a debate. However, they explain that entering the race would automatically require them to come off the air due to "free air time" or "equal air time" issues, a consequence they are unwilling to accept as it would mean giving up their income. They express confidence in their ability to defeat Democratic figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris in a debate, believing that many in the Democratic Party "dance" around issues, while they do not. The speaker is actively seeking a solution that would allow them to debate while still maintaining their professional work.