Staff ReportsDemocratic strategist Doug Schoen has thrown a spotlight on the major turmoil within the Democratic Party, particularly regarding their prospects in crucial swing states. He noted a wave of disorientation that is brewing on the ground, particularly in states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. For those keeping score, the assumption here is that Democrats are still relying heavily on their so-called “blue wall,” which in reality seems to be turning into a crumbling pile of bricks.
With Election Day looming just a few weeks away, Vice President Kamala Harris is finding herself in hot water, with Schoen branding her campaign’s current state as “a very bad sign.” This comes on the heels of concerns from Democrats that their ground game lacks organization and coherence. Apparently, Harris’s strategy seems akin to a strategy-less race car driver headed for a brick wall, reminiscent of the confused dialogue seen in her recent interviews.
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Experts in the field, including Schoen, have pointed out Harris’s glaring failure to establish a compelling plan that distinguishes her from President Biden, the man she essentially serves as number two. Harris recently made a valiant attempt to address polling data showing that a staggering 79% of respondents feel the country is headed in the wrong direction, but instead of taking ownership, she deflected back to former President Trump, illustrating the age-old Democratic playbook of blame and evade rather than accountability.
Insiders have noted that Harris’s recent interview with Bret Baier didn’t win her any fans; in fact, it may have done the exact opposite. Schoen highlighted that her nonsensical responses to straightforward questions exemplify the disconnect voters are feeling with her campaign. The more concrete answers she should have provided, the more her answers seemed to spiral into the ether of ambiguity. If voters wanted a dose of confusion wrapped in corporate-friendly jargon, they could always turn to a Fortune 500 meeting.
Not everyone is joining the chorus of critiques against Harris, though. Some folks in the media universe, like marketing whizz Donny Deutsch, praised her performance, albeit through an utterly biased lens that makes one question their objectivity. American billionaires are also stepping in to rescue Harris from her own disarray. Mark Cuban took to social media to laud her for presumably answering questions, but one wonders if that’s the best measuring stick for a vice president during a critical election.
As the clock ticks towards the election, Pennsylvania Democrats are sounding alarms about Harris’s campaign strategies, or rather, the lack thereof. Complaints of disconnect with minority voters are surfacing, raising red flags about engagement in key constituencies. With Trump’s chances gaining traction, one cannot help but feel like the Democrats are standing on a sinking ship while the waters rise around them. Even Rep. James Comer articulated this sentiment, hinting at a potential panic setting in among Democrats as they watch their electoral strategies fall apart just as fast as their credibility.
