Staff Reports
The final countdown to the election is upon us, and Vice President Kamala Harris has decided now is the perfect time to take a day off. This baffling choice has not gone unnoticed by the ever-energetic Donald Trump, who wasted no time tearing into her absence before an audience in Doral, Florida.
Trump couldn’t contain his disbelief about Harris’ decision to sit out with just two weeks left to campaign. In his typical fashion, he mused on the absurdity of a vice president opting for leisure at such a critical moment. His commentary about Harris’s perceived laziness drew laughter from the crowd, who clearly found the situation as ridiculous as he did. He even implied that she might make a habit of taking days off, highlighting a long-standing reputation she has earned for being less than industrious.
Kamala's taking the whole day off to prep for a taped NBC interview, and Sen. Tuberville's not holding back: "I think they're just keeping her off camera. She's been a disaster." It seems like keeping her out of the spotlight is the new strategy. #Kamala #Trump #Election2024 pic.twitter.com/ys24la4y0P
— Ivan Kircanski (@KircanskiIvan) October 23, 2024
The Republican nominee compared Harris unfavorably to far-left figures like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, branding her as even “further left.” His warning was clear: America cannot afford to elect a “Marxist” president. Using humor as his weapon, he pointed out how Harris is taking a breather while voters are expecting her to be out engaging with the public, a classic case of a politician failing to read the room.
The mockery didn’t stop with Trump. On Newsmax, Sharla McBride seized the opportunity to draw an amusing parallel between Harris’s day off and a football coach skipping practice just weeks before a championship. Senator Tommy Tuberville chimed in with his own observations, suggesting that the Harris camp is actively trying to keep her out of the public eye to avoid further embarrassment—a sentiment echoed by many when considering her increasingly dismal approval ratings.
Meanwhile, Harris has high-profile backup in the form of former President Barack Obama, who will be campaigning for her in Detroit. The optics are telling: instead of Harris rallying her own supporters, she is relying on Obama to do the heavy lifting. The situation raises eyebrows, especially as she heads to Texas to tackle abortion rights, an uphill battle in a state unlikely to swing her way. It appears her strategy revolves around elevating specific issues rather than directly engaging with voters—a tactical move that could backfire as the electorate craves a leader willing to show up and fight for their concerns.
As Trump’s busy schedule contrasts sharply with Harris’s leisurely approach, his campaign advisors emphasize the difference in work ethic. They argue that Harris’s fleeting media appearances and pre-scripted events only serve to highlight her shortcomings as a candidate. Observers are left to ponder how a candidate can take significant breaks so close to an election, effectively rolling out the red carpet for her opponents to capitalize on her absence.
Trump’s relentless campaigning may well be the air of optimism many conservatives rely on, while Harris’s strategy may be a stark reminder of who is truly willing to put in the work to win the hearts of the American people. As the countdown to Election Day continues, the lingering question remains: will Harris’s strategy pay off, or are the voters ready to send a clear message that sitting on the sidelines isn’t an option in this race?
