Staff Reports
As the 2024 presidential campaign gears up, Vice President Kamala Harris finds herself at the center of attention—and not just for wearing her progressive ideals on her sleeve. Rumor has it that she will be sitting down for an exclusive interview before the month ends, a chat that is starting to feel less like a typical political conversation and more like a well-rehearsed act in a comedy show, complete with a co-star to help settle the awkward moments. In this case, her running mate Governor Walz will join her, probably hoping that together they can keep the ship sailing straight through Harris’s sea of confusion.
One has to wonder why the Vice President might need a sidekick for this appearance. Perhaps it’s because her grasp of her own policies seems as shaky as a toddler learning to ride a bike. With both Harris and Walz reportedly needing more time to chat about the critical issues of the campaign—like energy policy and the economy—it looks like the interview will be their chance to clarify how exactly they will put the “fun” back in “fundamentals,” or perhaps just the “flop” in “flip-flopping.”
As the interview approaches, many in the political sphere are already raising eyebrows. Harris’s supporters may say she’s evolving, while her critics might argue she’s simply flailing to keep pace with the shifting winds of public opinion. For instance, her 2019 support for the Green New Deal and a federal job guarantee seems to have evaporated more quickly than ice cream on a hot summer day. In true politician fashion, her campaign insists this change of heart isn’t really hers but a reflection of the campaign’s strategy. Because when you’re running for office, it’s clearly about what the team thinks, not what you actually believe.
If one thinks crime and justice policy are on stable ground, think again. Once known for her progressive prosecutorial stance and plans to end cash bail, Harris now touts herself as the “pragmatic prosecutor.” One can only imagine her balancing act in an attempt to appease various factions of her party. Unlike a circus performer, though, who gets applause for their impressive feats, Harris may find herself taking some serious risks if she tries to please everybody. After all, as one political analyst pointed out, this juggling act isn’t really about who’s in charge; it’s about not dropping the ball.
The border wall debacle adds yet another layer to this political circus. Harris, who previously mocked the wall as a “medieval vanity project,” now appears to have had a change of heart, backing a bipartisan border bill that includes unspent funds from the Trump era. It’s enough to make anyone dizzy! Will she be offering to build the wall next, complete with a big sign that reads, “Welcome to the New Kamala?” The rest of America is left wondering—what’s next on her agenda? Maybe she’ll don a MAGA hat and host a barbecue for hard-liners; anything is possible in this wild ride to the election!
In an era when political maneuvering is sharper than a razor blade, Harris’s upcoming interview with CNN’s Dana Bash is set to be a rollercoaster. Voters are poised to hear her explanations for her policy pivots. Whether she can steer the conversation into calmer waters—or whether it will crash and burn—is anyone’s guess. As this political thriller unfolds, one can only hope for the sake of bipartisan sanity that the Vice President’s policies become more consistent than a toddler’s naptime. At this rate, the only certainty in politics seems to be uncertainty, leaving everyone watching on the edge of their seats for what’s to come.
