Staff Reports
A new political play is emerging as the Democrats attempt to reshape Vice President Kamala Harris into a palatable candidate for the 2024 election. By casting her as a so-called ideological moderate, a tough-on-crime prosecutor, and a national-security hawk, they’re clearly trying to win over swing voters, independents, and those half a million Republicans who deemed it necessary to vote for practically anyone except Trump during the GOP primaries.
It’s a dizzying transformation that defies belief when considering Harris’s record. Once known for her progressive policies and lofty rhetoric on crime and security, the Vice President now seems ready to don the mantle of mainstream American values. This desperate attempt to rebrand her has all the authenticity of a discount knock-off handbag—shiny on the outside but unraveling at the seams when inspected closely.
Dems put on the fakest show on Earth at DNC with Kamala Harris’ shameless shtick as a tough-on-crime moderate https://t.co/KPr3w0RL0k pic.twitter.com/GuodV3u0So
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) August 26, 2024
As the Democrats scramble to poll their way out of a corner, Harris’s reimagining is less about any genuine commitment to changing her views and more about getting those crucial votes. Quite frankly, one can almost hear the wheels turning at Democratic headquarters, as strategists realize they need more than just verbal gymnastics to move the needle. The challenge is to convince everyone that she’s now a defender of law and order after years of policy proposals that sounded more like a ‘how-to’ guide for chaos.
The irony in this situation is thick enough to cut with a knife. Once a proponent of “defund the police” and a champion of social justice, Harris’s pivot would be fascinating if it weren’t so transparently opportunistic. Voters are being asked to forget her previous stances while supposedly clinging to a newfound dedication to solving crime and prioritizing safety—a change that many could condense into a slapstick comedy skit featuring politicians trying on roles that don’t quite fit.
It remains to be seen whether this political makeover will resonate with voters. Those swing voters and independents might be less eager to buy what the Democrats are selling this time around, especially when the new image stands in stark contrast to Harris’s past. The 2024 election might be less about party loyalty and more about figuring out who can make the best goulash out of leftover campaign promises, and that task looks dubious at best with Kamala Harris at the front of the kitchen line.
