Staff Reports
Kamala Harris appears to be pulling a classic political maneuver, conveniently trying to avoid a debate with former President Donald Trump. After Trump called her an “easier” opponent compared to Joe Biden, he decided to throw down the gauntlet and agreed to a debate. Trump aired his thoughts about how Harris, if she runs her campaign like she did before, might not be that formidable. It’s almost as if he’s saying, “Bring it on!”
In a move that left many shaking their heads, Fox News publicly invited both Trump and Harris to participate in a debate in Pennsylvania this September. This seemed to be a golden opportunity for Harris to step into the ring. After all, if there’s one thing voters want, it’s for the Democrats to face off against Trump, a man who knows how to dominate a stage. However, much to the delight of the conservative crowd, Harris has signaled she’s not interested in the debate on Fox, claiming she’ll only participate in the earlier scheduled showdown that was originally agreed upon between Trump and Biden.
Yeah, they always try to spin it the other direction…Whatever they're accusing us of doing, it's to cover for them actually doing it…DemonRATs are the most evil, lying beings walking the planet.
Is Kamala Harris Trying to Get Out of Debating Trump? https://t.co/tJav8cPJyY
— GDub (@Gdub1111) July 26, 2024
Harris’ insistence on sticking to the prior commitment reeks of an attempt to dodge a more critical confrontation. By leaning on the agreement made with Biden, she’s likely hoping to minimize her exposure to the former president’s sharp tongue. But the reality is clear: Harris doesn’t want to debate Trump on a platform where he thrives. Instead, she seems content to ride the coattails of an arrangement that leaves her in friendlier territory—and maybe even in a more controlled environment—at least in her opinion.
The comedic irony here is thick. Harris tries to paint Trump as the one backtracking on his commitments, when in fact, Trump was ready and willing to engage on the debate stage. Republicans have always had a knack for spotting a “hiding in plain sight” strategy when they see one, and her attempts to rally behind this narrative are transparent at best. It’s almost as if Harris is trying to pull a fast one by claiming the comfort of sticking to an agreement that’s more favorable to her advantages, even if it was made with a now-absent opponent.
In this political tussle, Trump finds himself holding the upper hand. He’s already set the stage for a fresh encounter; now all he needs to do is lay the groundwork to ensure that if Harris wants to show up on September 10, she also agrees to the subsequent Fox News debate. Harris may try to play a strategic game of avoidance, but it’s clear – she’d rather not face Trump any more than absolutely necessary. If Trump manages to navigate this debate landscape skillfully, Harris could find herself scrambling to keep up while trying to maintain her facade of confidence.
