Staff Reports
A curious case of political hide-and-seek has unfolded in the wake of election night, with Vice President Kamala Harris playing the role of the elusive ghost on social media. Much like Hillary Clinton’s infamous vanishing act in 2016, Harris appears to have pulled the old “disappearing VP” trick, leaving many to ponder her whereabouts as “Where is Kamala?” trends on X like it’s the next great meme.
While supporters gathered eagerly at her watch party at Howard University, Harris didn’t bother to make an appearance. Instead, her campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, took to the stage to share the not-so-great news that fans wouldn’t hear from Harris that evening—just like an overenthusiastic teenager who promises to clean their room tomorrow… and tomorrow never comes. Followers might have expected some rallying cries or heartfelt messages from their chosen leader, but as it turns out, they had to settle for Richmond saying they would “continue to fight overnight” without any updates from Harris herself. Talk about a letdown.
Where is Kamala? pic.twitter.com/U6n5GACeYk
— Marilyn 2.0 (@Marilyn43845877) November 6, 2024
As the clock struck ten in the morning, the online pranksters went to work. Harris’s apparent silence sparked a barrage of trolling that would make even the most seasoned comedians raise an eyebrow. GIFs and memes flooded the platforms, one meme depicting Harris serving fries at McDonald’s, seemed particularly emblematic of the sentiment. The internet, always ready to roast a public figure, was absorbing popcorn as they wondered aloud why Harris wasn’t taking the mic, or at the very least, sending out a “Hello, world!” tweet.
Critics took to social media, baffled that the Vice President could ghost her supporters during a pivotal moment. One user lamented the lack of a concession speech, desperately inquiring if Harris was just leaving fans hanging. A generous note invited disgruntled Democrats to consider joining the MAGA tent, where they would allegedly “prosper together.” It seems the GOP’s welcome mat is always out, especially for those left in the lurch by Harris’s awkward silence.
As various social posts broadened the chorus of the “Where is Kamala?” lament, one particularly witty meme showed a note with the text, “My pronouns are Has/Been,” implying Harris might need a little help catching up to the game. With Harris not expected to grace the public with her presence until a rather delayed 6 p.m. announcement, the speculation only grew more feverish. Election night excitement quickly morphed into a game of political hide-and-seek that no one asked for but many are now thrilled to watch.
