Staff Reports
The 2024 presidential race isn’t just heating up; it’s rapidly transforming into a circus with Kamala Harris at the center, juggling her way through the tumultuous waters of Democrat politics. Just recently, a wave of Fox News polling hit the airwaves, revealing that while Donald Trump still has a slight edge, Harris has mustered a frail rallying cry from the beleaguered Democrats. Gone are the days when her party could decide on a nominee without the drama of tossing aside their original pick. Now, voters may want to ask just how much power her “generational talent” truly holds.
Independent voters, the sweet nectar for both parties, are supposedly attracted to Harris’s focus on “democracy” and “reproductive justice.” As if endearing herself to the moderate crowd hinges on those talking points instead of her party’s radical agenda. Republicans, on the other hand, could simply draw a straight line from Harris’s record to her vulnerabilities. After all, her stances on immigration and the economy often take her far away from the mainstream sentiments of the American electorate. All indications suggest voters are not exactly on board with her agenda—or the idea that she possesses any “unique appeal.”
My @AmericaNewsroom analysis on where the race stands 99 days out — with an expanded review of optimistic & pessimistic scenarios in my @townhallcom piece published earlier: https://t.co/l998VsYKPV pic.twitter.com/HpGKtOKZcK
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) July 29, 2024
Let’s not forget the Democrats’ latest media strategy aimed at polishing Harris’s not-so-shiny image. The media is gearing up for a full-blown publicity blitz surrounding her convention appearance as if a few manufactured headlines will be enough to distract the public from her consistent failures. Even a shattered mirror shined in the right light can reflect a distorted image, but it doesn’t fix the cracks. These efforts may be more about putting a glaring spotlight on her newly minted status than about any actual qualifications.
Harris has become synonymous with the infamous Biden administration record—a two-year saga filled with failed policy after failed policy. When asked about her major accomplishments, the Democrats seem to fumble like a kid trying to catch a football with butter on their hands. The so-called “successes” of her vice presidency are like mirages in the desert—fleeting and illusory, leaving Republicans to wonder just what experience qualifies her for the highest office in the land.
The Democrats’ new champion has indeed visited an abortion clinic, echoing their party’s shift from being pro-choice to outright pro-abortion. While Harris tries to wave her flag of progress, it’s hard to forget the radical positions she endorsed on many issues, including fracking and police funding. Unfortunately for her campaign, her previous statements are infamous and won’t be swept under the proverbial rug. Democrats might be pulling out all the stops to overlook these records, but the American public isn’t so easily fooled.
Lastly, the growing doubts among Democrats about Harris’s electability reflect deeper anxieties. While her party may cheer her ascent, there’s genuine concern about how she will perform against Trump in battleground states. The quiet conversations among party members reveal worries that she is untested and lacks the connection with key voter demographics that Biden managed to secure in 2020. With an impressive 987 days into her project to expand Internet infrastructure yielding exactly zero results, one has to ask—what’s the plan here? Perhaps a little more transparency and a little less showmanship would serve her well as she drags her party’s hopes into the spotlight, leaving many to wonder just how far she can really go.
