Staff Reports
Kamala Harris wraps up her campaign with an emphatic call for unity, mere days after tossing around rhetoric that would make even the harshest middle school bully wince. Having previously labeled Donald Trump as a “fascist” and a “Hitlerian dictator,” she now sends out warm and fuzzy vibes cloaked in a desperate plea for voters to come together. It’s a classic case of “do as I say, not as I do,” leaving many wondering if her unity message is just another round of political theater.
Harris took the stage in Michigan, claiming that her campaign was about being “for something” rather than being “against something.” This might lead one to wonder if she’s talking about politics or trying to sell sappy greeting cards. There’s a clear undertone of desperation here—voters have heard this spiel before, and in the wake of such a bitter and divisive campaign, it might not be enough to inspire anyone save for the most die-hard of supporters. When a campaign closes with a call for unity, it says less about leadership and more about the sheer need for damage control.
Kamala Harris Calls for Unity After Smearing Trump as a 'Fascist,' Threat to Democracy https://t.co/gpWyaHhdJJ
— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) November 4, 2024
In a surprising twist, Harris appeared to sidestep any mention of Trump during her speech; one can only speculate on the internal discussions leading to this sudden avoidance. Gone were the descriptors like “petty tyrant” and “unstable.” Instead, she opted for a hopeful hand wave over a reality check, implying that the nation simply needs to “turn the page.” This raise of the white flag on derogatory terms appears to show that Harris realizes that even the most skilled political acrobatics have their limits.
The Trump campaign, having witnessed the spectacle unfold, didn’t let the opportunity go to waste. They laughed off her closing message as a thinly veiled “orange man bad” approach, which could hardly be more accurate. According to Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, Harris’s entire final pitch seems rooted in creating a divisive atmosphere, painting Trump supporters as the bogeymen of American democracy. Ironically, it’s Harris who has been on the front lines of divisiveness, and her attempt at unity sounds more like an invitation to join in on group therapy sessions rather than a true call to resolve differences.
As Election Day looms, Harris is set to crisscross Pennsylvania, presumably in search of the elusive swing voter who hasn’t fled to the hills at the sound of her name. Meanwhile, Trump is holding four rallies in one day, proving that energy and enthusiasm are still solidly on his side. As they hit the campaign trail, the stark divide between the two styles couldn’t be more evident, leaving conservative Americans watching with bated breath to see how the chips will fall in this high-stakes showdown.
