Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris is gearing up for an exciting week in Manhattan, but instead of focusing on swing states, she’s making a pit stop in two of the bluest strongholds in the nation. As Election Day looms just 30 days away, Harris will be busy taping three interviews with mainstream media personalities who undoubtedly will treat her with kid gloves. Meanwhile, her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will be strutting around Los Angeles, likely enjoying the balmy weather while the rest of America worries about the future of the country.
It seems this dynamic duo has opted for the comfort of friendly television couches over the gritty reality of battleground states. While hardworking voters in places like North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania are already casting their ballots, Harris finds time to charm fellas like Howard Stern and Stephen Colbert, not to mention the five women on The View — because nothing says “serious candidate” like a lengthy chat about the latest celebrity gossip. Walz, not to be outdone, will be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, presumably discussing his favorite avocado toast recipes instead of pressing issues.
Polling suggests that the VP and former President Donald Trump are in a virtual dead heat in key states, but Harris’s campaign appears more focused on creating buzz through soft interviews rather than engaging in real dialogue with voters haunted by rising gas prices and inflation. With absentee ballots already being mailed out, the timing of this flurry of interviews seems to be less about addressing voters’ grave concerns and more about filling airtime with fluffy soundbites.
Aside from her late-night talk-show sorcery, Harris’s schedule includes a CBS News appearance on “60 Minutes.” It’s the stuff of political legend: the Vice President casually discussing the state of the nation while viewers rightfully marvel at why she can’t seem to seem capable of genuine connection in one-on-one interviews. It’s as if there’s an unspoken rule in the Harris-Walz playbook: avoid any situation where they might actually have to think on their feet. The Vice President’s alleged fear of saying the wrong thing might justify her absence from more candid settings, leading critics to label her a political chameleon, bending opinions to fit the audience.
Let them spend their time there. It's great for us
Harris, Walz Wasting Time in Deep Blue NYC, Los Angeles Less Than Month Before Election https://t.co/dDzN9Wc6Xy
— RedHorseCav (@Rick5A1) October 7, 2024
Moreover, Harris is scheduled for a town hall event in Las Vegas and even found time to record an episode on a sex and dating podcast. That’s right—amid pressing global issues, she’ll dive into discussions about dating, which in her case might be a rather fitting metaphor for how she approaches politics—favoring style over substance and relying on the whims of her audience.
According to a recent survey, nearly half of Americans view Harris as someone who simply regurgitates what she thinks people want to hear, rather than expressing genuine beliefs. It’s a reality that’s hard to ignore when her interview tactics resemble more of a rehearsed play rather than a spontaneous dialogue. In a world where authenticity seems to be a premium, Harris appears more like a puppet in a costume than a serious candidate prepared to tackle the vast array of issues facing the United States. The clock is ticking, the ballots are rolling out, and what voters might find is a Vice President hiding behind the bright lights of friendly media rather than engaging with their concerns head-on.
