Staff Reports
In a recent display of her campaigning prowess, Vice President Kamala Harris took to CNN for a town hall that highlighted her rather unique strategy of ignoring her own policies in favor of a good old-fashioned Trump roast. It appears the Vice President believes that bashing the former President is a more effective tactic than outlining her own vision for the nation, as evidenced by her focus on Trump throughout the event.
Jake Tapper, the host of the town hall, noted the fascinating demographics of the audience, which conveniently featured a mix of liberals, progressives, and Republicans—all of whom were presumably hoping for insight into Harris’s policies. Instead, they were treated to a rather amusing spectacle of a candidate who seems to think that slinging mud at Trump is the best way to win over voters. It’s almost as if she’s trying to break a record for the number of insults hurled in less than an hour.
She will soon be focusing on what can be; unburdened by campaigning but forever burdened by DTS.https://t.co/F1A6tnmvaH
— William Munroe (@William97855261) October 24, 2024
While some may argue the approach is a savvy move ahead of a tight election, it does raise the question of whether Americans care more about what their leaders have to offer or who they can blame for their problems. Perhaps Harris is banking on the belief that if you can’t dazzle them with your policies, you can baffle them with your Trump-bashing. It’s a strategy that interestingly mirrors the Democrats’ ongoing vendetta against the former President, proving that for some, the obsession with Trump is more pronounced than genuine engagement with the issues at hand.
Despite having a captive audience right at her fingertips, the Vice President devoted ample time to discussing Trump rather than addressing her own plans. To be fair, she did mention some initiatives for small businesses, but only after the obligatory round of Trump critiques. It’s like attending a wedding and only hearing about the ex who crashed the reception instead of the happy couple’s love story—certainly a memorable spectacle, but not quite what the attendees came for.
As the election looms closer and undecided voters scramble to make a choice, Harris’s performance raises alarms about her ability to connect on policy matters. By focusing on Trump more than specifics about how she plans to run the country, she risked leaving some potential supporters in the dark. Whether this tactic will sway voters in her favor remains to be seen, but for now, it’s clear that the Democrats are very much in the “Trump is my top priority” phase of their campaign.
