Staff Reports
Kamala Harris’s latest move to select the far-left Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate is sending ripples through the political pond—ripples that smell suspiciously like a fishy betrayal of her supposed centrist campaign. The decision has raised eyebrows and ignited debate among conservatives who recognize it for what it truly is: a blatant signal that Harris is trading in her moderate mask for a full-on progressive makeover.
This choice highlights a curious tactic often employed by leftists: pretending to court the center while secretly filling the boat with hard-left ideologues who wouldn’t know a moderate stance if it smacked them upside the head. Walz, who has spent his term championing progressive agendas and cozying up to the far-left, is now being put center stage in the upcoming campaign. It seems Harris has swapped her supposed aim to appeal to a broader audience for an all-access pass to the far-left echo chamber.
My column @nypost: With far-left veep Tim Walz, Kamala Harris seals a fundamentally broken Democratic Party
Kamala Harris’s risible PR makeover was interrupted by her selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.https://t.co/ivzAgeq6SQ
— Isaac Schorr (@isaac_schorr) August 6, 2024
The reality is that by aligning with someone like Walz, Harris is confirming the suspicions of many who believed the Democrats had abandoned the sensible center in favor of their radical fringes. Liberals rejoice, as it gives them the push they need to continue their uphill climb towards socialism, while conservatives are left to shake their heads in disbelief. It’s like being handed a front-row seat to a circus where the clowns are set on making mischief, and the ringmaster is more interested in creating chaos than entertaining the crowd.
This audacious partnership also brands the campaign as a desperate attempt to court the progressive base, leaving many moderates feeling like unwelcome guests at a party they didn’t even RSVP for. Those yearning for sensible policies and moderate discourse are likely left scratching their heads, wondering if they’ve stumbled onto the wrong ticket. A move like this raises critical questions about the Democrats’ direction: Are they really aiming to govern for all, or are they just putting on a well-orchestrated charade?
Ultimately, Harris’s elevation of Tim Walz shows that the Democrats’ masks have slipped, revealing their true faces beneath the layers of false moderation. With options that now resemble a progressive buffet, conservatism stands as a bulwark against an avalanche of leftist ideologies threatening to sweep the nation. The election landscape is unfolding, and the choice is clear: it’s either a return to sound principles or a leap into the uncharted waters of radicalism.
