Pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson quickly gained popularity among Republicans as an outsider who could appeal to their core values and ideals.
Judy Woodruff spoke with him about his journey from rival to supporter.
He’s a Racist
Ben Carson seems immune from the race-baiting that has long beset American politics. A pediatric neurosurgeon who has saved children’s lives, his eerily calm manner dubbed somniloquism-esque isn’t likely to cause tensions or call people names.
On Friday at an Opportunity Zone event in Florence, South Carolina, a retired surgeon gave an impassioned speech against government dependency and faith-free public life; race wasn’t even mentioned despite my observations at other speeches by him.
On the campaign trail, Carson has repeatedly repeated radio host Mark Levin’s assertion that white liberals are among the most racist people alive – which has won him support from conservatives but may cross a dangerous line by suggesting they attack him because they see him as racist.
He’s a Cynic
At his rallies, Carson receives warm ovations when he decries “nameless forces of division” that promote hatred and paranoia; similarly he earns applause when mocking those attempting to enforce “policed culture”.
He recalls his childhood in Detroit and explains his unlikely path to become one of the country’s premier pediatric neurosurgeons. His pathological temper caused him to assault his mother and attempt to stab a friend was only remedied once he found faith.
He enjoys strong support among evangelical voters in Iowa, who are helping him win its caucuses. Although Carson’s campaign has been less active in Iowa than that of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis or former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley since September – they have both barnstormed throughout – their events have increased dramatically with events planned every day up until caucus night, including Thursday evening appearances from Carson in Marion as well as businessman Vivek Ramaswamy in Cedar Rapids and Haley herself in Dubuque – giving their supporters confidence before heading into battleground Iowa caucuses night on February 2nd!
He’s a Misogynist
Carson became something of a star when he first made headlines nationwide for his brain surgery expertise, winning praise and admiration from people all across America. His likeness was even on display at Baltimore’s National Great Blacks in Wax museum where it stood proudly dressed in white lab coat and stethoscope adorned with glossy, sparkling smile.
Now, as he stumps for Trump in Iowa, many who once respected him can no longer disentangle his character from that of a president whom most African-Americans rejected last year. Additionally, associating himself with Trump will only serve to add another chapter to his story which could potentially dismantle any legacy his medical career may leave behind.
Merryl Reynolds alleges that her son Austin, who suffers from short-limbed dwarfism, has filed a pending lawsuit in Baltimore City court against Carson alleging mistreatment over more than 10 years. Maryland malpractice attorneys note it’s typical for cases involving Johns Hopkins physicians to only name them collectively rather than individually as defendants; this doesn’t indicate there might not be other claims where Carson himself would not be specifically named as an individual defendant.
He’s a Fraud
Carson has not made as strong of an impression in Iowa as many of his rivals, who have campaigned across the state extensively. On Tuesday he attended a Team Trump Faith Event in Sioux City and told Newsmax TV he would like any role in an administration led by Donald Trump — including serving as secretary of housing and urban development.
That may have been acceptable had Carson not already earned widespread distrust during his first months as mayor. Early in his term, he proposed and cheered budget cuts that would have caused harm to public housing tenants while also taking steps to weaken regulations designed to safeguard against discrimination.
Carson harshly criticized the Obama administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, alleging a lack of preparedness led to many deaths. More recently, he used his influence to secure one of only few available doses of the lifesaving antibody treatment despite some critics’ opposition – yet another example of Carson’s notorious hypocrisy.
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