Staff Reports
The latest developments in the 2024 election have many wondering if Kamala Harris is on the brink of a major upset—or not. The recent RealClearPolitics polling averages reveal a stark reality: Harris’s lead has completely evaporated, and Donald Trump has claimed the lead in the national average. Given this trend, one can’t help but question whether anyone truly believes Harris stands a chance.
To bolster her failing campaign, Harris is rolling out the celebrity red carpet. Yes, it seems the strategy now involves convincing concert-goers to confuse political rallies with Beyoncé’s latest tour. With a cast of famous faces coming out to support her, it appears Harris’s team has resorted to showbiz tactics to mask the inconvenient truth of their lackluster appeal. That’s right, instead of engaging voters on the issues at hand, they seem to think a star-studded lineup will trick people into showing up. Spoiler alert: It’s not working.
Adding to the circus, Michelle Obama stole the spotlight at a recent rally, but not in the way her supporters hoped. Instead of energizing the crowd, she went off on a bizarre tirade about men’s support—or more accurately, their purported lack thereof for Harris. It’s a puzzling approach, particularly when one considers that Michelle’s husband, Barack Obama, recently received backlash for similar comments aimed at Black men. Yet, here she was, wading deeper into the rhetorical swamp where reason goes to die. If the former First Lady thinks she can change the tides of this campaign with her rants, she’s in for a rude awakening.
Does Anyone Think Kamala Is Going to Win Anymore? https://t.co/1gWcrd2o6E
— Michael J. Fell (@MichaelJFell) October 28, 2024
Kamala’s latest performance on stage was hardly an improvement. Someone might want to remind her that shouting without substance doesn’t resonate well with voters—especially when it’s more theater than authenticity. Indicating a campaign in full meltdown mode, she seemed more interested in theatrical displays of faux anger than in presenting viable solutions. It’s almost like she’s following a script for a failed reality show rather than trying to convince people to trust her with their votes. Winning campaigns tend to exude confidence and clarity, but Harris is delivering a masterclass in desperation.
Meanwhile, even her allies are backpedaling faster than they can say “Biden-Harris.” Prominent figures like Sen. Bob Casey and Sen. Tammy Baldwin are making it clear they’d prefer to be seen anywhere else but with the current administration. And it’s not just political distance; the tone of campaigning has shifted dramatically, as even Democrats seem to echo conservative sentiments to appeal to a disenchanted electorate. If the party stars are suddenly sounding more like Republicans, it’s evident that the expectations for a Harris victory are dwindling fast.
As the campaign lurches forward, it begs the question of how Harris and her team can navigate the waters of an increasingly uncertain electoral landscape. With momentum clearly in Trump’s favor and a growing skepticism among Democrats about their ticket’s viability, perhaps it’s time for the Harris campaign to reconsider its strategy. At this point, acknowledging the grim reality might be a better move than leaning into the theatrics. But given the current state of affairs, who knows if they’re capable of any self-reflection at all?
