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Harris Faulkner put on quite the show during a recent episode of Fox News, successfully swatting away a Democratic strategist’s attempts to pivot the discussion from polling numbers to abortion. The recent polling data from a New York Times/Siena survey revealed what many conservatives already suspected: Trump is leading the cast of characters, including Vice President Kamala Harris, in some critical swing states like Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina. The glimmer of hope in an otherwise chaotic political landscape appears to be making some Democrats nervous.
Faulkner was clearly ready to stick to the topic at hand: polling. She tossed the ball to Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, who, in a predictable move, began to steer the conversation toward abortion—an issue that Democrat strategists love to holler about now that Roe v. Wade has taken a trip to the history books. Faulkner was not having it, however; she promptly shut down Seawright, emphasizing that the focus should remain on why Kamala Harris isn’t attending significant events like the Al Smith dinner—a gathering with an audience keen on Catholic Charities, no less.
‘We’re Talking About Polling’: Harris Faulkner Cuts Dem Guest Off At The Pass As He Tries To Change Subject https://t.co/xQtYllIOY6 via @dailycaller
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Let’s give credit where it’s due: Seawright tried to pull out the high ground by pointing to Joe Biden’s Catholic faith. But in a glorious twist, Faulkner didn’t let that rabbit hole entrap her audience. Instead, she reminded Seawright that they had only a limited amount of time left and questioned his decision to distract from the conversation on polling. It’s quite the feat to redirect a Democrat’s convoluted thinking back to a straightforward topic like polling, but Faulkner nailed it.
As the segment progressed, the Democratic strategist painted the race between Trump and Harris as a “50/50 jump ball,” a notion that could make even the most optimistic voter chuckle. While Seawright pathetically defended the vice president’s agenda, he inadvertently gave a shout-out to the absurdity that has become the Democratic party’s talking points. One can almost picture him frantically waving his arms, trying to conjure up some audience sympathy by mentioning unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants—a classic diversion tactic that seems to have grown stale.
With the Supreme Court having overturned Roe v. Wade, it seems the Democrats have made their grand proclamation about abortion the centerpiece of their campaign strategy. They’ll continue to holler about women’s choices, hoping to woo voters who might otherwise be swayed by actual leadership and governance. Meanwhile, Trump may be lagging slightly by a couple of decimal points in some polls, but the fact that he remains competitive against Harris, a vice president who has orchestrated her own decline in popularity, signals that conservatives have every reason to stay optimistic as they look toward the upcoming election. The pendulum of public opinion may be about to swing back in their favor.
