Staff Reports
The upcoming debate in Philadelphia promises to be a real hoot, especially with former President Donald Trump locked and loaded to take Vice President Kamala Harris to task over the spectacularly disastrous records of the Biden-Harris administration. Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic representative who has seen the light and aligned herself with Trump, indicates that Harris might attempt to divert attention from significant issues like skyrocketing inflation and the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Good luck with that, Kamala.
Gabbard, who certainly knows her way around debate tactics, suggests that Harris will be in full damage control mode, trying to run away from her own party’s track record over the last three years. The reality is that questions will inevitably swirl around why Harris hasn’t corrected the mess she now claims is so broken. After all, isn’t she the one holding the proverbial bag in this so-called administration?
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Trump planning to focus on VP Harris' 'disastrous' record at debate https://t.co/W3vZ353EIx
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) September 9, 2024
Having gone toe-to-toe with Harris during her presidential run, Gabbard’s insights are particularly pertinent. She has called out Harris for her cringe-worthy tenure as a prosecutor in California, where she managed to throw thousands behind bars for minor offenses only to later giggle about her past recreational exploits. Rather rich, coming from someone who claims to champion social justice, right? Gabbard’s transition from a Democrat to an ally of Trump exemplifies a growing trend of politicians picking sides based on the merits of their record rather than adherence to party lines.
Trump has reportedly taken a strong interest in Harris’s legislative history, and no doubt he’ll focus on her inept handling of key issues. Gabbard noted that Harris might come prepared with a rehearsed script. But given the nature of debates, particularly with someone like Trump known for his off-the-cuff remarks, it will be interesting to see how well this scripted version of Harris holds up against the unpredictable nature of Trump’s arguments.
While Democrats may dismiss Gabbard as a media attention seeker, her transition to a Republican alignment certainly raises eyebrows. By criticizing Harris, she taps into broader concerns about the lack of accountability from the current administration, which many Americans are eager to hold to account. Trump’s debate performance is bound to be an intriguing spectacle, and with the stakes this high, one can only hope Harris can keep her cool under fire. The country will be tuning in to see if she can withstand the metaphorical heat—or if she’ll crumble like a poorly constructed house of cards.
