Staff Reports
Republican strategist Scott Jennings laid bare the bizarre confidence radiating from Vice President Kamala Harris when she insisted that President Biden’s economic record is worth defending. In a recent interview with CNN, she attempted to paint a rosy picture of the Biden administration’s economic performance, despite Americans being buried under inflation and rising prices. If Jennings were managing Donald Trump’s campaign, he would be chomping at the bit to use Harris’s unwavering support of Biden’s disastrous policies as campaign fodder.
During the interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, Harris boldly stated that she and Biden had done “good work” on the economy, calling into question the Vice President’s perception of reality. Their joint failure in economic management has seen prices skyrocket by over 20% since taking office. Yet here she was, doubling down with no hint of regret or acknowledgment of the consequences of their mismanagement, as Jennings pointed out. It’s as if she believes that simply insisting they did well is enough to convince the public, reality be damned.
Harris’s defense of the Biden administration extended to blaming inflation on the ever-elusive “price gouging,” a theory that flies in the face of economic fundamentals. Jennings was quick to highlight this absurdity. With a straight face, Harris seems ready to advocate for further empowering the Federal Trade Commission to punish imaginary price gougers in grocery stores while avoiding any meaningful discussion on the actual drivers of inflation or the deterioration of American wallets. This kind of economic finger-pointing might be music to Trump’s ears, as it sets Harris up as a walking target for campaign advertising.
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The Vice President also seemed unbothered by questions about President Biden’s health, maintaining an optimistic facade that Jennings coated with skepticism. Harris’s insistence that Biden is “fine” and “strong” defies the logic of a nation that has witnessed a steep decline in the President’s public appearances and a shocking announcement regarding his suspension from the race. There was no responsibility taken for these obvious misstatements, further irritating those who see the disconnect between her words and the public’s perception.
Harris may think she has successfully positioned herself as a steadfast ally of Biden’s economic policies, but Jennings, along with many other conservatives, doesn’t believe this strategy is sustainable. The upcoming elections might just see the Democrats falling flat as they cling to the utopian vision of beneficial economic progress while the average citizen grapples with the burdens of inflation. For the Trump campaign, Harris’s declarations present a clear opportunity to remind voters of the harsh realities brought on by the Biden-Harris administration. Buckle up, because this ride is only getting started.
