Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris has been putting her foot in her mouth recently, and even the usual liberal cheerleaders at CNN are taking notice. During a media blitz that could only be described as a sitcom gone wrong, Harris took to “The View”—an always-friendly platform for Democrats—to give her big pitch for the presidency. Instead of rising to the occasion, she somehow found herself looking like the side character in her own story.
Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor who seems to have found some unexpected clarity, commented on the awkwardness of Harris’ situation. He hilariously pointed out that President Biden has effectively slapped handcuffs on her every chance she had to stand out. By insisting on her integral role in every decision, Biden has not only tied her to his administration but has also made it nearly impossible for her to drive home any semblance of independence or a “new way forward.” It’s the political equivalent of being stuck in a parachute with the pilot—only Harris seems blissfully unaware that she’s in a nosedive.
Kamala Harris says she wouldn’t change a thing that Biden has done, and Biden says she’s been integral to all of it. A “new way forward?” Hardly. Last night’s discussion of Harris somehow getting outsmarted (!!!) on The View on @cnn pic.twitter.com/rZcWJby5CW
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) October 9, 2024
When given the chance to differentiate herself on “The View,” Harris’s response was as exciting as a lukewarm cup of coffee. When asked if she would change anything about Biden’s tenure, she considered it out loud—only to conclude that there’s “not a thing that comes to mind.” It’s not just that the Vice President seems spaced out; it’s almost as if the lights are on, but nobody is home. Jennings aptly remarked that she’s been cuffed to Biden for so long that any attempt to distance herself feels like a bad magic trick: now you see her independence, now you don’t.
In the face of such blatant incompetence, it begs the question—what exactly is Harris bringing to the table that could excite voters? The campaign slogan of “continuing the legacy of a commonly perceived failed administration” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as “Make America Great Again.” Instead of presenting a fresh vision, Harris’s strongest asset seems to be saying whatever will keep her in the good graces of Biden’s base. The broader implications of this lack of direction become even clearer when one realizes that her only option is to keep quiet about the last four years, lest she admits to a string of catastrophic blunders.
This campaign’s apparent confusion isn’t just puzzling for voters; it’s glaringly obvious that even some in the CNN echo chamber are getting exasperated. For a network that’s always been less than kind to conservatives, to see them shake their heads at one of their own sets a notable precedent. If the crowd around Biden is starting to lose faith in Harris, it’s safe to say that she may want to start practicing her emergency exit strategies.
The struggle for Harris represents the broader chaos within the Democratic Party leading into the next election cycle. While the Republicans are busy planning strategies and putting forward solid candidates, the Democrats seem to be stuck in a never-ending episode of “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” with no clear direction or punchlines. With an election on the horizon, it appears that this administration’s hope for a second act is teetering on a tightrope of indecision and miscommunication.
