OutKick's Ricky Cobb laments the state of American politics, free speech, and the celebrity of politicians

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The Democratic National Convention came to an end on Thursday night when Kamala Harris gave the closing speech of the week. Several controversies shrouded this year’s event, including ongoing pro-palestinian protests in Chicago near the United Center where it was held, widespread concerns among economists about Harris’ policy agenda, and ongoing questions about the internal forces behind Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race. 

Still, Harris accepted the party’s nomination after near-unanimous support from her party’s key figures and the attending delegates. The anointing of Harris and the mainstream narratives around this election prompted Ricky Cobb, the host of OutKick's "The Ricky Cobb Show," to share his concerns over the state of American politics and what that means for free speech in this country. 

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, clasps her hand in the air with President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

"I wish for the days when issues mattered more in politics, because the world that we live in now, its personality over all else," Cobb said. 

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"I voted for Hillary and Biden. I did. I’m looking at 2024 however, and I don’t like the way free speech is going in this country, I really do not. I want to have the ability to say what I think whether you agree with me or not."

Cobb pointed to several narratives from both parties, but ultimately raised concern over the growing celebrity of politicians – those who support Harris will be loyal to her