Staff Reports
Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race in July didn’t exactly set off fireworks among his supporters, but as the election draws near, he finds himself traipsing around Pennsylvania, a vital swing state. However, the real entertainment lies in the fact that he’s doing this without the company of Vice President Kamala Harris. One can’t help but wonder if this is part of a strategy to keep the vice president from falling into a black hole of political ineptitude.
Historically, union members have been the blue bloods of the Democratic Party. Yet, in an unexpected twist of fate, they’re now seen as a potentially persuadable voting bloc—shocking news for a party that has taken their support for granted for decades. Former President Donald Trump has been working the crowd with his charm, making significant inroads with union members and even inviting the Teamsters’ President to the Republican National Convention. This evolution could mean that Joe’s attempt to flaunt his “pro-union” credentials in Pennsylvania is met with much less enthusiasm than he anticipates.
Biden hits Philadelphia to tout record after causing headaches for Harris https://t.co/A1xvY1kx72 via @dcexaminer
— Fearless45 (@Fearless45Trump) November 1, 2024
During the lead-up to the election month, Biden has taken a page out of the “Evasive Maneuvers for Dummies” handbook. Instead of hitting the campaign trail with Harris, he’s been focused on lower-key White House events while she works to convince voters why they should give her boss a second chance. Biden’s outings, including a heartfelt apology for the past treatment of Native Americans and a motivational speech about lowering prescription drug costs, have done little to rally the troops for Team Harris, turning into political blunders instead.
Compounding this comedy of errors, Biden has a knack for overshadowing Harris at just the wrong moments. Take, for instance, the time when Harris was ready to tear into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, only for Biden to jump in and praise his crisis management during a hurricane. It’s a classic case of stealing someone’s thunder. Then, right in the midst of a major rally for Harris, Biden unexpectedly dropped by a press briefing, promptly diverting attention away from her.
And let’s not forget the pièce de résistance of Biden’s miscommunication saga. When he mentioned Trump supporters in a rather unflattering light during an organizing call, the fallout was swift. White House communications scrambled to contain the damage, claiming he was simply referencing a comedian’s routine. Harris, ever the savvy politician, quickly distanced herself from her boss’s not-so-endearing remarks. Meanwhile, Trump reveled in the blunder, showing up to a rally in Wisconsin riding in a garbage truck as if to say, “Thanks for the material, Joe.”
As Biden descends into the last few months of his presidency with his gaffe-prone nature on full display, the situation seems primed for even more awkward moments. The press is already having a field day, and the Associated Press even caught the White House trying to clean up Biden’s “garbage” comment from the official transcripts. The dramatic shift in the political landscape, the tension between Biden and Harris, and the unexpected resilience of union voters could make Pennsylvania the stage for more hilarious—and concerning—political antics from the Democrats.
