Staff Reports
Charlamagne tha God, the left-leaning radio and TV host, has thrown a spotlight on Vice President Kamala Harris’s absence from the interview circuit. It seems that while Donald Trump is dominating the airwaves and filling headlines, Harris is taking a leisurely stroll in the political park, perhaps enjoying a coffee break while the rest of America holds its breath. The reality is that she has far more to gain from engaging with the media than she’s showing, yet she opts for the shadows instead.
During a conversation with ABC’s Jonathan Karl, Charlamagne expressed his bewilderment at Harris’s radio silence. He pointed out that it’s downright odd to see the Vice President avoiding opportunities to answer questions, especially from the media that’s generally in her corner. It’s a curious strategy for someone tasked with rallying support, particularly when the stakes are this high. The clock is ticking, and she might want to step up to the plate before the game slips away.
Charlamagne Tha God:
"I feel like she [Kamala] should be any and everywhere, you know, having these conversations. I truly don't know why she hasn't done any interviews yet!" pic.twitter.com/nwAchO0qox
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 12, 2024
One of the more amusing points that Charlamagne made was that Trump is zipping around like a caffeinated squirrel, appearing at events and interviews with more frequency than flies at a summer picnic. Harris, on the other hand, seems to prefer playing hide-and-seek with the press. The Breakfast Club host lamented that the Democratic Party’s strategy isn’t utilizing supportive media effectively, unlike their right-wing counterparts who have mastered the art of media engagement. It begs the question of whether the Democrats have a solid media strategy or if they’re still fumbling over their shoestrings.
In another eyebrow-raising comment, Charlamagne suggested there might be a bustling undercurrent of enthusiasm behind Harris’s candidacy. He brushed off the notion that this moment is simply a “honeymoon phase,” asserting instead that the Democrats might be feeling a bit of a spark. It’s an optimistic take, though many observers might argue that a significant part of this supposed energy stems from her ability to avoid unscripted interactions with journalists. After all, nothing spices up a campaign like dodging questions and keeping the public guessing.
Charlamagne’s musings on Harris’s choice of a running mate also deserve a chuckle. Referring to Governor Tim Walz as a “DEI hire,” he remarked that a white male was needed for political comfort, highlighting the Democrats’ fixation on diversity over substance. His laughter about Walz’s relative obscurity among the general populace is a testament to the Democrats’ risky game of choosing candidates based on criteria other than broad public appeal. The outcome of such choices in a competitive election cycle could prove fascinating, not least for Harris’s chances of stepping into the spotlight.
