Genius': Rolling Stone writer commends Harris-Walz camouflage hat for restoring 'Southern identity

The Harris-Walz campaign has unveiled a camouflage hat that Rolling Stone suggests could help Democrats reclaim the Southern and rural identity they have moved away from.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) had a different first night compared to previous years, with country music artists replacing big pop-star performances.

The lineup, featuring Mickey Guyton and Jason Isbell, may be an attempt by the Democrats to win over country music fans who have traditionally supported the Republican Party.

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz appear to be changing the narrative by opening their convention with Isbell and Guyton, and the cherry on top is a Harris-Walz camouflage baseball hat that sold out instantly.

The RNC featured country artist Jason Aldean, who has previously tried to appropriate the symbolism of the event.

This small piece of Harris-Walz merch is a genius work that reclaims the rural and Southern identity that mainstream Democrats have long ignored. The hat proudly worn by Ella Emhoff last night and Walz's own camouflage Jason Isbell hat backstage showcase its power.

Trump supporters were criticized by Moss, who argued that they were misinterpreting country music. She referenced a TikTok video of the former president singing "Not Ready to Make Nice" by the Chicks, which was written in response to their ban from Nashville due to anti-Iraq War comments.

She continued, "This perplexing occurrence by the right appears to stem from either a lack of ability to search online or a belief that all country music is conservative, and it's challenging to determine which is more problematic."

"It's the Democrats who are breaking stereotypes and achieving progress."

Moss concluded the piece by stating that the Democrats are now "intensely redefining" not only their outreach but also the very essence of what it means to be a Democrat. The party, she emphasized, is now focused on the country as a whole.

The Rolling Stone piece and its merchandise were mocked on social media by many accounts.

"Dana Loesch tweeted: 'LOL what? Just a cheap, made in China cap ‘reclaims rural and southern identity,'' and 'Geebus these people never leave their ivory towers downtown.'"

Stephen L. Miller, a contributing editor at The Spectator, commented that Kamala Harris's campaign is similar to Urban Outfitters, selling hunting hats and keffiyehs to mid suburban Beckys.

Drew Holden, a former journalist, commented that the press has discovered a culture worth adopting.