Staff Reports
The airwaves were graced with Vice President Kamala Harris’s latest performance, and shockingly, it was just about as chaotic as expected. Following President Joe Biden’s farewell address, which left many viewers scratching their heads, Harris took the stage to deliver her own remarks and some remarkable desk drawer signing. It’s a tradition that dates back to the 1940s, but it somehow transformed into an awkward exhibition of self-congratulation that could only be described as cringeworthy.
In her brief five-minute oration, Harris began by expressing pride in her supposed “team,” a claim that didn’t exactly mesh with the reality of her vice presidency, which has featured a revolving door of staff exits and reports of a toxic work environment. While she may have aimed to rally the troops, it was hard to overlook the irony given her failed presidential campaign against Donald Trump, where she couldn’t even snag the popular vote. To hear her speak, one would think she was the captain of a winning team instead of the quarterback of a perpetual losing streak.
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The Vice President’s address continued to spiral into the absurd, as she insisted on her vital role as the “public face” of the administration’s work. This proclamation came off as overly theatrical, especially since the American people have been busily expressing their dissatisfaction with the Biden-Harris administration. Under their watch, inflation has soared, crime has become commonplace, and the economy is showing more signs of hitting the skids than a well-used roller coaster.
Harris didn’t seem to notice reality as she touted the team’s “extraordinary commitment” to improving the lives of Americans, despite the overwhelming evidence suggesting that most citizens are worse off than when Biden took office. While she was hinting at future aspirations, suggesting she would not go quietly into the night, one couldn’t help but wonder if anyone actually wanted her to stick around for an encore performance, be it in the state of California or in the presidential race again.
In a moment that could only be described as ludicrous, Harris wrapped up her self-indulgent soliloquy by proudly signing the ceremonial desk. She claimed to feel honored, her chest swelling with the idea that her actions “have mattered” and impacted citizens who may never know her name. Maybe she should consider just a little humility instead of grandstanding over mere signature strokes. As if to underscore the absurd, she engaged “Second Gentleman” Doug Emhoff, who seemed to have checked out mentally during the speech, to take a selfie—a task he hilariously fumbled, leaving her looking more like a comedic performer than a serious stateswoman.
With this entertaining yet alarming display fresh in everyone’s minds, one thing is clear: the American people can mostly agree on wanting to move past the Biden-Harris era. As Karama’s self-congratulatory remarks continue to echo in the ears of frustrated voters, it seems the only “lifting up” happening is that of her own ego. A reminder to all: elections have consequences, and it appears the only one yet to learn that lesson might just be the Vice President herself.
