Staff Reports
In a dazzling display of political acrobatics, former Vice President Al Gore took a swipe at current Vice President Kamala Harris, exposing her penchant for non-answers when pressed about her plans to combat inflation. During an interview with Axios, Gore pointed out that Harris, who likes to flaunt her middle-class roots, seems entirely devoid of a tangible strategy to improve the economy. Apparently, her debate performance left much to be desired, because the only thing she could think to say was her tired mantra about growing up as a “middle-class kid.” Who knew that nostalgia for childhood might serve as the ultimate economic policy?
The script for Harris seems to consist of repeatedly emphasizing her upbringing rather than diving into the meat of economic issues. In a mere three days after her debate performance, she resorted again to the same phrase—perhaps a habit honed from countless rehearsals. When asked if Americans are better off than they were four years ago, she still clings to the comfort of her middle-class background as though it were a magical wand that could conjure up inflation solutions.
Al Gore: "I want to point out that Kamala Harris grew up in a middle class family" pic.twitter.com/NxV9lMekoJ
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) September 23, 2024
During a separate interview, even Jake Tapper noticed her penchant for vague platitudes, encouraging her to get a little more specific about her economic plans. To be fair, when Harris’s big reveal is a repeat of her childhood story, it’s no wonder the audience gets a bit restless. Yet, in an effort to make Harris seem more relatable, those in her corner like to argue that connecting with voters over shared backgrounds is paramount. One has to wonder, though, if voters prefer a warm and fuzzy feeling from the past or clever policies that actually make a difference in their wallets.
In stark contrast, former President Donald Trump delivered a robust update on his economic vision that puts Harris’s endless repetition to shame. Speaking in detail about tariffs and job growth, he laid out grand plans that would actually address the economic challenges head-on. A particularly interesting proposal from Trump involves the appointment of a Manufacturing Ambassador, dedicated solely to convincing manufacturers to reconsider moving their operations back to America. Talk about a man with a plan—a breath of fresh air compared to the steady stream of empty rhetoric coming from the other side.
Trump’s optimism didn’t stop there. He boldly proclaimed ambitions to cut energy and electricity prices in half within just twelve months. Not stopping to savor the sound of that bold statement, he also promised to double electricity capacity to keep up with global competition in sectors like artificial intelligence. With statements like these, it becomes clear why so many conservatives might be inclined to roll their eyes at the current administration’s lack of actionable ideas while marveling at the straightforwardness of Trump’s vision for America’s economic recovery.
