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The political stage continues to be graced by the presence of one Bill Clinton, who, despite not being quite the political powerhouse he used to be, is making attempts to stay relevant in the 2024 election cycle. Clinton recently decided to lend his voice to the campaign of Kamala Harris, a move that raises eyebrows for many reasons. For one, the former president’s political capital seems to have dropped sharply since he last left the Oval Office, and it’s puzzling why the Harris camp believes he can provide any support when he’s been all too eager to throw her under the proverbial bus.
At a recent event in Phoenix, Clinton couldn’t resist weighing in on Harris’s chances in the election. He proclaimed Harris to be “extremely vulnerable,” which is a nice way of saying that her campaign is doing about as well as a snowball in July. He suggested that voter perceptions of her largely hinge on their views of Joe Biden, a statement that effectively seals Harris’s fate in the minds of many. It appears her entire political identity still leans heavily on the coattails of a president whose cognitive ability has been in question for much of his tenure. One is left to wonder how a soon-to-be vice president, dubbed a “new generation” leader, is still chained to the perceptions of an old guard.
Clinton’s comments seemed to have taken some of the wind out of Harris’s sails. Instead of being heralded as a formidable candidate on her own merits, she is now seen as an extension of Biden’s failing administration. The irony here is delightfully poetic: a once-revered leader from the ’90s is now echoing sentiments that sound an alarm for Harris’s campaign. It’s as if Clinton has made it his personal mission to highlight just how unprepared Harris is for the role she seeks.
The situation worsened for Harris when Clinton spoke about the tragic death of nursing student Laken Riley, suggesting that the incident could have been avoided with proper vetting of immigrants. This statement, rather timely regarding the ongoing discussions about border security and immigration reform, struck a chord with many conservative voters who are concerned about national security. More than anything, it illustrates how out-of-touch the Harris camp is with the reality on the ground.
WATCH: Slick Willy Isn't So Slick Any More – Bill Clinton Dumps on Harris Campaignhttps://t.co/CTesDCSdu9
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In terms of electability, Harris’s struggles become even clearer when examining her lack of basic communication skills. She famously flounders through speeches and appears to be lacking in substance, making her one of the worst candidates ever put forth by the Democrats. While she attempts to position herself as a champion of progress, her public appearances often seem like a harbinger of chaos rather than clarity, leaving voters scratching their heads and looking for alternatives.
In conclusion, Clinton’s attempts to prop up Kamala Harris are backfiring spectacularly. Each time he steps on stage, it’s another reminder of her weaknesses and a reinforcement of her vulnerabilities. As the campaign trail heats up, Harris finds herself not as a strong candidate, but as a figurehead desperately clinging to the fading light of a troubled administration. The chasm between the expectations of her supporters and the reality of her performance couldn’t be wider, and with each Clinton appearance, that gap only seems to grow.
