Staff Reports
The Vice President’s campaign is making a concerted effort to portray her as a fierce debater, claiming that securing always-on microphones at the upcoming showdown with Donald Trump is about showcasing her prosecutorial prowess. Apparently, the strategy isn’t just to ward off interruptions but to set the stage for another “I’m speaking” moment reminiscent of her debate with Mike Pence in 2020, which the left celebrated as a masterclass in debate performance. Skeptics, however, see this as nothing more than a desperate attempt to recapture past glory.
Now, Vice President Kamala Harris is seemingly acknowledging that the doubters may have a point. In a recent fundraising email, she took a trip down memory lane, reminding supporters of her standout “I’m speaking” moment. This might feel strikingly like a case of déjà vu, where instead of focusing on the issues, the Vice President seems more interested in perfecting her debate theatrics. The email subtly signals that her focus is not just on taking on Trump’s “constant lies” but also on making a splash worthy of a viral video to distract from the issues at hand.
Harris admits it: Wants open debate mics to sting Trump like Pence https://t.co/x0zimQksfc via @dcexaminer
— Carole Klewicki (@KlewickiCarole) September 4, 2024
As the debate approaches, ABC News, the host of the event, along with the Trump campaign, have declared the squabble over the microphones resolved, opting for the traditional off switch for the candidate not speaking. Yet, Team Harris appears undeterred and continues to push for those microphones to remain open—a bizarre way to show confidence if this is indeed about her debating skill.
The mainstream media is already gearing up to paint Trump as the bully of the debate, displaying a clear bias in their coverage. The same drama that unfolded in 2016 when Trump leaned towards Hillary Clinton is expected to replay in the coming event. The narrative seems set: watch for Trump to make a move and the media will be poised to rush in with accusations faster than Harris can say, “Excuse me.”
Interestingly, the media seems to be fixated on Harris’ so-called “prosecutorial debating style.” They’ve praised her ability to whip up viral moments, whether she’s behind a plexiglass shield in a COVID-era debate or sharing the stage with a dozen other Democrats. However, one has to wonder if the real measure of a successful debate is about scoring viral hits rather than addressing the serious issues facing the nation. It looks like the Vice President may be more concerned about making headlines than about the substance of her arguments.
