Staff Reports
The recent tête-à-tête between Vice President Kamala Harris and MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle couldn’t have been scripted better for a comedy show if they tried. It’s no shock that Democratic strategists prefer keeping Harris away from the limelight; she’s become a walking gaffe machine. After all, her rise to power has roots that smell a bit fishy, given the political powers that “helped” her bypass Joe Biden back in July. Nevertheless, here she is, the anointed one, and now she has the daunting task of articulating her domestic and foreign policy agenda. Spoiler alert: the job seemed far beyond her reach during the interview, leaving viewers to wonder if she even has a grasp on her own messaging.
The Vice President’s interview with Ruhle unfolded as expected in the cuddly confines of MSNBC’s bubble. There, Democrats are used to cushy questions that barely scratch the surface. Yet, Harris still managed to stumble through her responses like a toddler learning to walk. When asked about reducing housing costs, she flung around the term ‘holistically’ so many times in just 20 seconds that it could have been mistaken for a drinking game. Apparently, someone in her camp thought that a sprinkle of trendy jargon would pass for substantive policymaking.
Kamala on lowering housing costs: "Looking holistically … and looking holistically … in a holistic manner" pic.twitter.com/XNXTiWOHiA
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And it doesn’t stop there. Her take on immigration was a spectacle on its own, reminiscent of a stand-up comedian bombing on stage. In a moment that revealed her infamous decision-making prowess, she touted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a key ally—because, of course, what better way to inspire confidence than by showcasing poor judgment? Her attempts to revive the tale of her McDonald’s days, an anecdote that might have been better left in the past, failed to ignite any enthusiasm; it now sounds like more of a fabricated fairy tale than a relatable story.
The push toward addressing surging prices and the cost of living, which many have noticed worsened under her administration, left much to be desired. It seemed as though Harris was playing a game of dodgeball, flinging vague and unconvincing rhetoric while conveniently neglecting to take responsibility for the inflationary mess that’s become a household concern. The interview felt like a chaotic treasure hunt, with all the treasure buried deeper than the depths of her responses.
Even Ruhle herself found it difficult to sugarcoat the disaster. While she attempted to spin Harris’s lack of clarity into a mutual misunderstanding, the reality couldn’t be clearer: this was a failure of communication on an epic scale. In a setting where softballs are typically lobbed, Harris still managed to miss them all. It’s a perplexing performance that left viewers scratching their heads, wondering how someone can consistently make life decisions resembling the plot lines of bad sitcoms.
The moment of truth came when Harris was pressed about her reach to the average American. Her response fell flat, reflecting a disconnect that even the most optimistic Democrat would struggle to ignore. If she thinks regurgitating empty platitudes will win over skeptical voters, she might want to check the overdue copy of Common Sense at the library. The failed appearance offered little hope for anyone looking for coherent leadership; it was, in short, the ultimate reminder that not all vice presidents are created equal.
