Staff ReportsIn a spectacle reminiscent of Richard Nixon and Al Gore, Vice President Kamala Harris finds herself in the uncomfortable seat of presiding over her own electoral demise. However, a creative proposal has surfaced that could just allow her to sidestep this political embarrassment. Enter Jamal Simmons—former Harris spokesperson and Democratic National Committee official—who has suggested that President Biden should step down and hand the reins over to Harris before she oversees the counting of the electoral votes.
Simmons made his case on CNN, praising Biden for being a “phenomenal president” while simultaneously advising him to fulfill his last promise of being a transitional figure. The brilliant twist? Resignation within 30 days, thrusting Harris into the presidential position just in time to preside over the electoral count—a neat trick designed to sweep her embarrassing loss under the rug. This suggestion had political operatives raising their eyebrows and left the CNN panel momentarily aghast.
Lol, I said this would happen. Take over and fuck the whole ass country up in two months
❌ BREAKING: Kamala Harris’s former communications director has proposed that Biden step down within 30 days, allowing Harris to temporarily assume the presidency as a symbolic gesture. pic.twitter.com/fjoBQGALMj
— THE 17th LETTER (@The17th_LETTER1) November 11, 2024
In a move that seems plucked straight from a political drama script, Simmons insisted that this transition would shift the national narrative away from Harris’s defeat, granting her a last-minute chance to shine. By stepping back to allow Harris to take the lead, it would not only provide a distraction from the reality of Donald Trump’s imminent inauguration but also fit the Democratic need for some captivating headlines. Forgotten would be the sobering fact that Harris lost the popular and Electoral College votes, as her new presidency would give her a fresh start—or so Simmons seems to believe.
Harris, who currently plays a dual role as the Vice President and presiding officer of the Senate, is now at the heart of political theatrics. Simmons’ suggestion could potentially set off a media frenzy that would distract from the Democratic Party’s failures and redefine their public image as they scramble to maintain relevance in a post-election landscape dominated by Trump.
Humor abounds among pundits who note the sheer absurdity of Simmons’ scheme. One strategist quipped that the proposition sounds suspiciously like an extra episode of “House of Cards,” where the machinations of political power are rife with drama and intrigue. While Simmons appears to tiptoe along the line of political fanaticism, this is merely the latest episode in the ever-entertaining show that is contemporary American politics—an arena where the outlandish can often seem entirely plausible, especially when the stakes are as high as a presidency that was supposed to usher in an era of Democratic success but instead ended in defeat and bewilderment.
