Staff Reports
Debate night has rolled around, and for Kamala Harris, this is not the type of publicity she hoped would float to the surface like unwanted debris from a polluted pond. As the vice president reads the room, it appears the undecided voters are as elusive as a unicorn in a cornfield. Avoiding the press may have been a desperate attempt to save face until she can display her “vision” to a nationwide audience. But with early voting ramping up in crucial swing states like Pennsylvania, this strategy carries risks that would make a high-stakes gambler cringe.
In a rather unfortunate twist for Harris, CNN decided to take a break from “who wore it best” fashion shows and delve into her record. The results were nothing short of astounding, showcasing her desire to defund ICE while advocating for taxpayer-funded gender surgeries for illegal immigrants. A true manifesto from the depths of political lunacy, leaving CNN hosts gasping for air and their sanity. Polls are painting a dim picture for Harris, revealing a dead heat in a race that could easily tip to Trump—who just so happens to be living rent-free in the heads of more than half the electorate.
Further complicating her campaign, it emerged that Harris’s policy rollout looked less like an original work and more like a sloppy student project with sections blatantly copied and pasted from Biden’s own website. The newly christened “change” candidate was left to grapple with the grim reality that she is literally a product of the Biden administration’s failed policies. For a campaign that has spent over three years avoiding the “vibe” that got them into the White House, it’s evident they’ve run out of inspiration and are reaching for whatever scraps of credibility remain.
Dems wondering if it’s too late to replace Kamalamalalala. No it’s not. She can be replaced with @realDonaldTrump and @JDVance. #MAGA Tonight should be captivating. https://t.co/ukbGwB1pp3
— Rep Gary Click 🇺🇸 💯👍 (@clickforohio) September 10, 2024
While summer bliss might have temporarily masked their offensive stance, the lack of a clear strategy is turning into a gaping hole that voters are now waking up to. Harris’s meager attempt to sidestep this lack of substance was foiled by an announcement about her newfound stance on plastic straws—as if that would divert attention from the inflation crisis or systemic issues rattling the economy. This politically lethargic strategy could easily make her a poster child for indecisiveness and ineffectiveness, a reality she may soon find unbearable.
News flash for Harris and her team: merely throwing out a collection of policies derived from an administration that more than 60 percent of voters believe needs to change isn’t cutting it. While she may dream of being seen as the harbinger of hope, the numbers reflect a different reality: the more people get to know her, the less they seem to like her. With Trump prepared to capitalize on this disarray, the debate is shaping up to be a critical juncture. All eyes will be on Harris as she tries to convince an ambivalent public that she’s more than just a mirror image of the failing policies she’s been propping up. One thing is certain: the stakes are high, and the political winds don’t seem to be blowing in her favor.
