Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris and her boss, President Joe Biden, are finally ready to do the right thing—conceding defeat to President-Elect Donald Trump. In what can only be described as a long-overdue move, both are poised to reach out to Trump on Wednesday, showing a remarkable willingness to admit they’ve been handed a political lesson of epic proportions.
Reports suggest that Harris is stuck in the drafting stage of her concession speech, an awkward puzzle for a politician who fancies herself a leader. Having opted out of addressing her own supporters at a Howard University event as the election results poured in, she instead chose to make a hasty retreat, perhaps realizing that dodging disappointed fans is better than facing reality. Meanwhile, one can only wonder if she thought her absence would somehow distract from the “stunning victory” celebrated by Trump supporters across the country. Spoiler alert: It didn’t.
Kamala Harris plans to call Donald Trump soon to concede, followed by a speech this afternoon in Washington
An event is scheduled at Howard University at 4 p.m., people familiar with her plans said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss an event that has not been… pic.twitter.com/Tcl4QALhyA
— Tony Seruga (@TonySeruga) November 6, 2024
While Harris scrambles to polish her script, Biden is also on the hook to make a public statement about the election results. The actual timing of his remarks remains a mystery—much like the outcomes of his administration’s policies. One would think that after a monumental defeat, he’d be eager to face the cameras and explain how the Democrats fell flat once again, but then again, maybe he’s just waiting for the right moment to dial up Trump.
It’s worth noting that Harris is currently on track to achieve historic levels of failure, with projections indicating she might just outdo Hillary Clinton’s dismal showing in the 2016 election. The Democratic Party must be thrilled, as this development could spell the worst Electoral College result for a Democrat since the stone age of 1988. While liberals might relish the joy of their multiparty dreams, nothing quite compares to the sight of their leadership stumbling over their own words in the face of undeniable defeat.
As this political drama unfolds, it’s hard not to appreciate the sheer irony: a Vice President known for her tenacity and the President known for his charisma both fading into the backdrop while the one they underestimated steals the show. As the world awaits what are sure to be “historical” concession speeches, it’s clear that the more things change, the more they remain the same. The road ahead might be tough for the Democrats, but at least they have a stellar view from the sidelines while they contemplate their next move.
