{"id":2257542,"date":"2024-06-01T16:28:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T20:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-harris-campaigns-attempt-to-use-elmo-backfires-sesame-street-releases-official-response\/"},"modified":"2024-06-01T16:29:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T20:29:34","slug":"biden-harris-campaigns-attempt-to-use-elmo-backfires-sesame-street-releases-official-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-harris-campaigns-attempt-to-use-elmo-backfires-sesame-street-releases-official-response\/","title":{"rendered":"Elmo Backfires on Biden-Harris Campaign, &#8216;Sesame Street&#8217; Responds"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-harris-campaigns-attempt-to-use-elmo-backfires-sesame-street-releases-official-response%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2257542&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Biden-Harris Campaign&#8217;s use of Elmo at a \u2063Philadelphia rally backfired, prompting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnns-fact-checker-extraordinaire-daniel-dale-disappears-proving-that-facts-dont-matter-quite-as-much-in-bidens-america\/\" title=\"CNN\u2019s Fact-Checker \u2018Extraordinaire\u2019 Daniel Dale Disappears, Proving That Facts Don\u2019t Matter Quite As Much In Biden\u2019s America\">official response<\/a> from &#8216;Sesame\u200c Street&#8217;. Despite assumptions, Sesame Workshop clarified that the character was not endorsing the \u200bcampaign. The incident sparked controversy regarding the\u2064 influence of Muppets in political events, making it a topic \u2063of discussion. The Biden-Harris Campaign&#8217;s decision to feature Elmo\u200b at\u200c a Philadelphia rally\u200b resulted in a backlash,\u2062 leading &#8216;Sesame Street&#8217; to issue a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-giuliani-ask-judge-to-toss-democrats-capitol-riot-suit\/\" title=\"Trump, Giuliani Ask Judge to Toss Democrats' Capitol Riot Suit\">formal response<\/a>. Sesame Workshop clarified that Elmo was not endorsing the campaign, sparking \u2062a debate on the role of Muppets in politics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>  <\/p>\n<h2>Biden-Harris Campaign&#8217;s Attempt to Use Elmo Backfires, &#8216;Sesame Street&#8217; Releases Official Response<\/h2>\n<p> <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/%20\"><span>Jack Davis<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   June 1, 2024 at 12:51pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>For those who use Muppets as a guide to voting, that was not actually Elmo bopping about at a Philadelphia rally for President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n<p>Sesame Workshop, which produces Sesame Street, said its licensed character was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-killing-economy-inflation-remains-high-consumer-spending-weakens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not backing Biden<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thenationaldesk.com\/news\/americas-news-now\/sesame-street-disavows-elmo-appearance-at-biden-campaign-event-biden-and-vice-president-kamala-harris-spoke-at-a-rally-wednesday-in-philadelphia-philadelphia-black-voters-rally-trump-election-2024-white-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSesame Workshop is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization,\u201d Beatrice Chow, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-defector-emails-pipeline-to-obama-admin-seen-as-currency\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Defector Emails: 'Pipeline' to Obama Admin Seen as 'Currency'\">vice president<\/a> for public relations and publicity, told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>She added: \u201cIn the video you referenced, that is not a licensed Sesame Street costume character.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">ELMO &#038; JOE: Sesame Street says it did not license the Elmo appearance at Biden\u2019s campaign rally this week. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aYY4noPdPo\">https:\/\/t.co\/aYY4noPdPo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MtO3Sek1q5\">pic.twitter.com\/MtO3Sek1q5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FOXBaltimore\/status\/1796535996281983025?\">May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy stems from an event where Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a rally Wednesday in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>The event was held at Girard College, a historically black boarding school, and featured Biden telling the crowd it was essential for black voters to elect him.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/seinfeld-creator-catches-today-hosts-off-guard-physically-attacking-elmo-somebody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elmo\u2019s appearance<\/a> there drew some criticism.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>is Biden\u2019s support dropping?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cBiden chose Elmo to headline his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-who-tried-to-stab-new-yorks-law-and-order-candidate-lee-zeldin-was-already-released-from-custody\/\" title=\"Man Who Tried To Stab New York\u2019s Law-And-Order Candidate Lee Zeldin Was Already Released From Custody\">campaign event focused<\/a> on regaining the Black vote,\u201d Fox News host Jesse Watters <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JesseBWatters\/status\/1795981956632514962\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Biden chose Elmo to headline his campaign event focused on regaining the Black vote. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XrzIPL9PTh\">pic.twitter.com\/XrzIPL9PTh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JesseBWatters\/status\/1795981956632514962?\">May 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He noted in a video that Philly Elmo has been a fixture since dancing by a dumpster fire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFirst, it was washed-up actor Robert De Niro in New York. Now it\u2019s Elmo in Pennsylvania. Whose idea was this? Biden\u2019s team are not serious people,\u201d Jordan Conradson wrote for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegatewaypundit.com\/2024\/05\/clown-show-biden-campaign-brings-elmo-warm-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Gateway Pundit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/clout\/philly-elmo-drumline-joe-biden-rally-20240530.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a> said Philly Elmo is something of an institution in the city, and a fixture with the Positive Movement drum line.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">For people unfamiliar with Philly Drumline Elmo, this is our cultural equivalent of the bagpipe players who greet dignitaries visiting Scotland <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tVj9HLo7cN\">https:\/\/t.co\/tVj9HLo7cN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lauren Vidas \ud83e\udd68\u26be\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7b (@BroadAndMarket) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BroadAndMarket\/status\/1795899985726169490?\">May 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BroadAndMarket\/status\/1795899985726169490?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1795899985726169490%7Ctwgr%5E2a0b717b6e76b44aab519aca16b737bdb80fa9d8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&#038;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inquirer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fclout%2Fphilly-elmo-drumline-joe-biden-rally-20240530.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">poster on X<\/a> referred to Philly Elmo as the \u201ccultural equivalent of the bagpipe players who greet dignitaries visiting Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstar.com\/news\/us-news\/joe-biden-speech-mistake-gaffe-32926733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Irish Star<\/a> covered the events, it noted an interaction with a reporter who asked if Biden would serve a full four years or turn over power to Harris.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">He can\u2019t answer the question so the old man lashes out in anger.<\/p>\n<p>WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Biden?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Biden<\/a> insults a reporter who asks if he could finish another four-year term, if re-elected \u2014 or if he\u2019d hand over power to Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n<p>He notably does not answer the question. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Syfy2dc1b5\">pic.twitter.com\/Syfy2dc1b5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Politics (@Politics15419) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Politics15419\/status\/1795919703178616913?\">May 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYou are not hurt, are you?\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-just-sleepwalk-america-another-cuban-missile-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biden<\/a> said in reply to the reporter. \u00a0\u201cAre you OK? 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Please don\u2019t let the America-hating left win. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Stand with us today<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44685\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44685\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44685\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44685\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44685\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues. <br \/> Jack can be reached at jackwritings1@gmail.com. <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  New York City <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Politics, Foreign Policy, Military &#038; Defense Issues <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biden-Harris Campaign&#8217;s use of Elmo backfired, prompting an official response from &#8216;Sesame Street&#8217;. 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