Staff Reports
A surprising admission has surfaced about Kamala Harris and her vice presidency, courtesy of Ron Klain, Joe Biden’s former chief of staff. While the mainstream media often spins tales of Harris overcoming her challenges as the nation’s first female vice president, Klain seems to have let the cat out of the bag: the Harris vice presidency was a significant failure.
The New York Times’ recent article on Harris gives the impression that she was mastering the vice presidential role. The piece features phrases describing Harris as “deliberate and disciplined” despite what they claim were numerous pitfalls. However, the article gradually reveals Klain’s acknowledgment that the Biden administration failed to support Harris adequately. Despite initial enthusiasm, the Democratic leadership apparently floundered when it came to giving her the necessary platform and visibility she needed.
🚨 Ron Klain admits Kamala Harris failed as Vice President: “We were all united behind the idea she should be successful. We just didn’t find the path to do it."
Of course @nytimes buries this bombshell admission. Its headline? "Inside the Ascent of a VP Quietly Making Her Mark"
— steve hilton (@SteveHiltonx) August 18, 2024
This begs a rather pointed question: if the vice presidency was such a disaster, how do the powers that be in the Democratic Party expect Americans to believe Harris is ready for the presidency? Klain, Biden, and Harris appear to be tangled in a web of mismanagement, looking less like seasoned leaders and more like amateur players fumbling around in a high-stakes game. Politically astute commentators have drawn attention to this dilemma, recognizing that what might have once seemed like political success for Harris turns into a haunting reflection of incompetence.
Additionally, the article hints at Harris being burdened with ‘no-win’ situations. One of her significant assignments, tackling the root causes of illegal immigration from Central America, became fodder for intense Republican criticism. Despite repeated assurances from Democrats that she held sway in the administration, it appears she spent a good portion of her time playing defense, afraid her own unfiltered speeches might turn into mocking memes. Her supporters have suggested that Biden’s staff often overshadowed her initiatives, creating a conundrum where the vice president didn’t have the opportunity to establish her own identity on the national stage.
While the Biden administration has touted the bond between the two leaders, Klain’s remarks expose a more complicated reality. Harris was stepping into her role without a pre-existing rapport with Biden, compounded by the tension from past primary debates where she criticized him. Moreover, with Biden’s extensive experience in Washington politics, he seemingly had little use for Harris’s “expertise,” particularly since she had a minimal background in international affairs, an area he values significantly.
Ultimately, as the media tries to spin Harris’s bad press into golden opportunities for her potential presidency, they face a tall order convincing the public that someone who failed in the second-highest office in the land is the right choice for the highest. Circumventing past failures appears to be the name of the game in the current Democratic playbook, but it’s a strategy that’s far from convincing. Turning a failed vice presidency into a presidential campaign pitch raises eyebrows, and the American electorate is likely to respond with skepticism.
