Staff Reports
Kamala Harris is the Democrats’ darling, but a closer look reveals she’s more like a piñata at a children’s party—ripe for a whack. As the 2024 Democratic National Convention gets underway, there’s no disguising the panic behind her carefully curated public face. Her economic proposals, however, might as well be pulled straight from a magician’s hat—fx magic, no substance. Her team’s media avoidance is telling; they understand that the more she opens her mouth, the harder it becomes to convince voters that she’s fit for the presidential spotlight. News flash to Team Harris: TikTok dances won’t secure votes, and the clock is ticking.
David Axelrod, that former Obama adviser who’s trying to keep it real amid the swirling hype, has been observing Kamala’s standing with a hint of amusement mixed with caution. He calls the excitement surrounding her “irrational exuberance,” a polite way to say that the party might just be throwing a pity party instead of a victory lap. Even as he acknowledges a slight surge in enthusiasm and fundraising for the Democrats, he openly suggests that Trump still has the upper hand. If only they could see the manuscript—the election is still Trump’s to lose, with Axelrod warning that if it were held today, he’d be taking home another victory.
Democratic strategist David Axelrod believes Donald Trump would win if the election were held today.
"I think it may well be Trump because it’s an Electoral College fight." pic.twitter.com/Sjm2dzRoFk
— The American Conservative (@amconmag) August 19, 2024
Understanding the mechanics of the Electoral College is critical, and Trump’s pathway remains clearer than the Democrats’ cryptic plans for taking the White House. Harris may continue spinning her tales about price controls and budget-balancing magic tricks, but voters are wise to the age-old con of “free money.” Her likely disintegration during the upcoming debates should be a spectacle to behold, with many betting it’ll resemble a High Noon standoff rather than a dignified discussion of political ideals. The stakes are high, and Kamala is holding a hand of weak cards.
It’s not just wishful thinking; recent shifts in prediction models—from The Economist, of all places—now show Trump edging ahead. Suddenly, states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada have slowed their racing hearts for Democrats, favoring a Republican comeback. The unmistakable trend suggests that the once-mighty blue firewall could crumble, leaving Harris to beg for mercy amid a sea of red. To the astonishment of many, the conservative narrative is gaining traction, revealing just how fragile the Democrats’ grip truly is heading into 2024.
In a political landscape fraught with uncertainty, one thing is clear: if Kamala Harris plans on winning over the American public, she may want to rethink her approach. Otherwise, she’ll be swatting at shadows while Trump secures another victory lap. With so much riding on the debates, the question isn’t whether she can pull off a win, but how long Republicans will enjoy watching her flounder under the pressure. The days of relying on social media for validation are over; the voting booth is calling, and it’s got a decidedly red hue.
