Staff Reports
A cringe-worthy spectacle unfolded recently when Vice President Kamala Harris made an embarrassing effort to ramp up enthusiasm for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz just before his speech at the Democratic National Convention. The video, which she happily shared on social media, featured her calling Walz in a moment that screamed “all political theater, no substance.” She gushed over him, telling the radical leftist that he was going to be “fantastic” in his upcoming address. Yes, because when the country is facing numerous pressing issues, what Americans need is more of this theatrical fluff.
In the clip, Walz enthusiastically responded, pitching the idea that the crowd would be filled with energy and the message was profound. The last thing anyone needs is a politician hyping up another politician like they are headlining a concert. Social media didn’t hold back, with users quickly labeling the moment as a scripted charade. One critic mockingly branded it as “more staged, scripted BS,” calling for the curtain to fall on what they deemed a spectacularly dull performance. Another user lamented the disconnect, pointing out these politicians rarely grasp the essence of being genuine.
More staged, scripted bullshit.
— Mike Sperrazza (@MikeASperrazza) August 22, 2024
As if that staged call wasn’t enough, the duo followed up with another cringe-fest in a recent video filmed at a Sheetz convenience store, where they appeared to struggle over something as profound as locating a bag of Doritos. At least Harris and Walz managed to keep the issues of the day at bay while they considered snack options. Social media quickly cast this outing into the realm of comedy, highlighting Harris’ “full cringe” moments as she got lost in the chip aisle.
Meanwhile, the DNC was moving along to its third night, teetering on the brink of desperation. The first two nights were marked by Democrats whining about former President Donald Trump, their all-time favorite talking point. The media circus noted that all eyes were on Vice President Harris as she prepared to accept her party’s nomination—presumably as the de facto leader of the comedy hour. Walz, for his part, has been embroiled in controversy surrounding inflated claims about his military service. If anything screams authenticity, it’s the Democrats elevating a governor who can’t keep his service record straight.
Despite the glitzy presentations and flashy performances, Harris has conspicuously avoided the real work of a presidential candidate. She hasn’t done any interviews, held press conferences, or outlined specific policy details since she jumped into the race. Rather than addressing significant issues facing the country, the Democrats seem to think they can win over voters with cliched performances and snack runs. If this is the best the Democrats can deliver, the curtain indeed should drop this November.
