Staff Reports
President Joe Biden is gearing up for his next grand campaign appearance, this time alongside his trusty sidekick, Vice President Kamala Harris. The dynamic duo is set to take their show on the road to Maryland, where they promise to “discuss the progress they are making to lower costs for the American people.” As if voters haven’t heard this corporate-speak before. The specifics of the location are still up in the air, but one can only assume they’ll pick a spot that’s friendly to their message—or at least has decent catering.
Harris’s campaign strategy appears to be employing Biden as a sort of political boomerang, sending him back to battleground states where he managed to squeeze out a win in 2020. Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are on the agenda. The goal seems to be targeting older voters, who at this point are probably more interested in their Medicare than Biden’s dubious achievements in bipartisan policymaking. Any reasonable American might think lowering prescription drug costs and infrastructure investment are good ideas, but a closer look reveals this administration’s grasp on reality is as loose as a couple of marshmallows in a summer campfire.
Washington Examiner: Biden hitting the trail with Harris — in safe, blue Maryland https://t.co/3MZvEFqyVh
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Biden has been laying low since the racing season began, and not much has been heard from him as the media turned its glaring spotlight onto Harris. They were last seen together welcoming home American prisoners from a high-profile swap at Joint Base Andrews—yet another moment that could alternatively be viewed as more about headlines than heartfelt human interest. It’s good to know that the current administration can still have its Hollywood moments, with cameras ready and everything.
In a questionable display of emotional intelligence, it turns out Biden played a role in selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to support Harris as her running mate. According to unnamed sources (because why bother sourcing real quotes), Biden thinks Walz is just “a blast.” One must wonder whether “a blast” translates into effective leadership or was simply Biden’s way of complimenting a guy who can make him laugh with bad dad jokes.
Lastly, let’s not forget the political theater brewing in Maryland itself. The Senate race featuring former Governor Larry Hogan versus Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is heating up. With Alsobrooks reportedly holding an 8.3-point lead over Hogan in several polls, it appears even Maryland’s voters are not immune to the wave of leftist policies. One can only hope that the citizens will recognize that Harris and Biden’s dog-and-pony show isn’t going to save them from the overreach of their own party. After all, no amount of charm—and no overly cheerful governor—can mask the realities of a faltering economy and rising concerns among the public.
