Staff Reports
The Democrats are baring their teeth and gnashing their gums as they run through yet another episode of their never-ending circus of political maneuvering. With Joe Biden’s latest debacle against Donald Trump still fresh in the minds of the electorate, it appears that the party’s elite are getting anxious. They thought they’d pull off a quick swap by tossing Kamala Harris into the spotlight as the new nominee. However, with her rock-bottom approval ratings and the fact that she couldn’t even find space on the primary ballot, it seems like this plan might be as shaky as a House of Cards in a windstorm.
Now, the latest intrigue revolves around Kamala’s choice for a running mate. Demonstrating the kind of organizational floundering reminiscent of a high school drama club, someone leaked a video implying that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro would be the one. Of course, rather predictably, this bombshell turned out to be less significant than initially thought, as it was just the local Philadelphia mayor vying for a little spotlight. Despite the chaotic rollout, Kamala has reportedly been meeting with various potential candidates, which means her decision-making process is either troublesome or laughably disorganized—perhaps both.
Report: What Fetterman Is Saying to the Harris Team May Just Do In Josh Shapiro for VP: RedState pic.twitter.com/zZGK1mvdtC
— Ian Hansen 🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@IanHansenFeed) August 4, 2024
As if the Democrats needed any more complications, reports have surfaced regarding Shapiro’s underbelly; there have been whispers of a settlement on sexual harassment accusations involving one of his aides, plus progressive pushback on his positions regarding Israel and Gaza. Shapiro’s past comments on a lack of Palestinian capabilities to create a successful homeland are proving to be explosive in the current climate. It wouldn’t be surprising if the left were to go into a feeding frenzy over that, especially since the Democrats have turned into a kind of identity politics nightmare, where any misstep can be a career-ending move.
Things take a juicy turn with the revelation that Pennsylvania’s own Senator John Fetterman—who’s a political force to be reckoned with, owing to his own ambitions and unique appeal—has expressed reluctance about Shapiro’s potential candidacy. His advisers have passed along the message that Fetterman finds Shapiro a bit too wrapped up in his personal ambitions. The prospect of a Harris-Shapiro ticket seems to be stirring tensions, even among the ranks of the very party that should be unified behind a common goal. This growing divide within the Democratic camp showcases a simmering rivalry that is bound to create waves.
After all this kerfuffle, one has to wonder if Kamala Harris will risk her chances in a key swing state by ignoring the concerns raised about Shapiro, especially from someone like Fetterman, who isn’t your typical progressive firebrand but shares a deep concern for maintaining some sense of party unity. The decision is looming, with rumors swirling that she’s supposed to make her pick by Monday. Whether she opts for Shapiro or looks elsewhere may significantly shape the political landscape, potentially impacting not just Pennsylvania, but other critical states like Michigan as well.
As Democrats continue to navigate their own soap opera, what stands out is how their internal divisions might just pave the way for a more coordinated conservative approach come election time. The chaos in the Democratic party serves as a reminder of how far they’ve strayed from presenting a united front—or any coherent message for that matter. The wild ride continues, and the outcome remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: it’s a thrilling time to witness the Democrats performing their own political swan song.
