Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has made it clear that a defeat to Vice President Kamala Harris on November 5 would signal the end of his political ambitions. During a recent chat on “Full Measure,” Trump, who is 78 and still keeping the media entertained, stated that he does not foresee a future run in 2028 if he falls short this election cycle. One must wonder, does he really think that losing to Harris—an individual who often seems to forget her talking points—would be the final nail in his political coffin?
He more optimistically mentioned the hope for success in the upcoming election, as if invoking the power of positive thinking could sway the votes in his favor. With early voting already underway in several states and Election Day quickly approaching, the political landscape is heating up. Voters will soon be scrambling to cast their ballots, perhaps wondering if they want to extend the Bidens’ tenure with Harris at the helm.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) September 22, 2024
As things stand, current polling shows Harris with a slight lead over Trump, sitting at about 2.2% according to the latest Real Clear Politics average. While Trump is sprinting through battleground states like Wilmington, North Carolina, Harris was busy doing her own political tourism in Georgia and Wisconsin, likely trying to shore up that thin lead. It’s like a game of tag, except instead of running through kids in a playground, they’re dodging tough questions about their policies—or lack thereof.
In a twist worthy of a reality TV show, Harris has accepted an invitation to debate Trump next month on CNN. However, the former president has waved off this showdown, claiming he has had enough of the debate spotlight for now. He argued that with ballots already being cast, adding more debates to the schedule would merely draw attention away from the important task of convincing voters to join his side. A tactical decision or a polite way to skip out on some tough questions? The jury is still out.
In a surprising turn, Trump has agreed to attend the Al Smith dinner, a long-standing tradition for presidential candidates to roast one another, while Harris has made history by declining the invitation—the first candidate since 1984 to do so. Perhaps she thought a dinner full of humor might not be the best venue to showcase her skills, or maybe she was concerned about what Trump might serve up as his punchlines. Regardless of the reasons, the dynamic is set, and with less than 40 days until the election, it promises to be an eventful lead-up to November.
