Staff Reports
The self-proclaimed “superior ground game” of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has reached what her team calls “bananas big” proportions. While that phrase might be the highlight of her campaign’s weekend effort, the reality is more like a desperate scramble as Democratic operatives scramble to keep up with the ever-popular Donald Trump.
The Harris campaign boasts an impressive 2,505 staffers and 358 offices scattered across key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, and North Carolina. However, one must wonder if this massive army can really make a difference when it’s pitted against the grassroots enthusiasm and support for Trump. After all, size doesn’t always equate to effectiveness, especially when countering the magnetism of a former president who seems to rev up the crowds with just a wink.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) November 4, 2024
Their weekend effort reported a staggering 57,000 volunteer shifts, alongside an astounding 18.5 million doors knocked, though it remains unclear how many of those leads actually turned into votes—presumably a mystery even to the campaign itself. However, these impressive numbers are merely window dressing for a campaign that seems to be more concerned with boasting than with results.
When breaking down these numbers, it’s fascinating to see that Pennsylvania alone was the recipient of 870,000 door knocks in a mere weekend period. Meanwhile, they claim that young voters—those aged 18-29—are charged up and heading to the polls in droves, constituting 18% of the votes cast in Nevada. If voter enthusiasm needs to be propped up by mere statistics instead of the candidacy itself, it raises questions about how energized they really are about Harris and the Democratic platform.
Polling shows an interesting race, with Harris tied with Trump at 48% nationally among likely voters according to a recent New York Times/Siena College poll. However, the always-reliable Real Clear Politics shows Trump leading in six out of seven battleground states, proving that while Harris may be playing a numbers game, she’s still behind in the only game that matters—actually garnering votes. Even in Georgia, where Trump leads by just a couple of points, it’s clear that he’s still very much in the driver’s seat.
With the clock ticking down to Election Day and Harris’ campaign relying heavily on lofty claims about their organizational prowess, it’s a reminder that when it comes to elections, strong grassroots support and genuine voter enthusiasm often trump (pun intended) well-staffed campaigns filled with self-congratulatory rhetoric. While Harris may be knocking down doors, she needs to remember that closed doors might just be more indicative of the electorate’s intent than all the door-banging in the world.
