They Think You're Stupid – And They Still Want Your Vote – May 20, 2026

Give Us Your FeedbackNorth Carolina Democrats are sending a clear message to moms and minorities: they don’t think you can do simple math or handle basic paperwork, but they still expect your vote. In this Daily Update, Reuel walks through Senator Val Applewhite’s comments on the state income tax cap and why they insult the intelligence of the very voters she claims to champion. He unpacks the broader Democratic pattern of talking down to women and black voters on issues like voter ID, name changes, and diversity initiatives. Finally, he looks at Gallup data showing how those same voters are slowly but surely walking away from a party that keeps them dependent while demanding their loyalty at the ballot box.What you’ll learn / Key moments00:00 – Why Democrats think you can’t do simple math and still count on your vote.00:10 – Senator Val Applewhite’s tax‑cap comments and Senator Michael Lee’s blunt response.01:04 – How Democrats’ rhetoric depends on portraying women and blacks as helpless and easily misled.01:27 – The pattern: voter ID, marriage paperwork, and “diversity” programs that assume low expectations.02:08 – What Gallup says about shifting black and female support away from Democrats – and why that trend matters.What You Can DoIf you are tired of being talked down to by politicians who assume you cannot understand a tax rate, fill out a form, or think for yourself, it is time to prove them wrong. Share this episode with friends and neighbors who have been told for years that big government and Democratic “protections” are their only hope. Start asking hard questions at the local and state level, support candidates who actually trust voters to make informed decisions, and refuse to reward those who keep you dependent while mocking your intelligence. The more you learn, speak up, and vote your convictions, the less power these low expectations will have over your community.Support the show