Staff Reports
The political circus continues as former President Bill Clinton and his equally famed spouse, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have decided to throw their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she gears up to lead the Democratic ticket following President Biden’s abrupt exit from the race. There’s no doubt that the Democrats are in a panic, and who better to swoop in than the Clintons, the self-proclaimed dynastic protectors of the left?
The Clintons, apparently undaunted by a nearly two-decade-long string of scandals and controversies, professed their honor in supporting Harris through a social media statement on X, with all the sincerity one could expect from seasoned politicians. They have declared their commitment to do what it takes to back Harris, as though their endorsement is the political equivalent of a golden seal of approval in today’s leftist climate.
Their declaration doesn’t come without a bit of melodrama, though. They peddle the narrative of a looming “second Trump term” as the ultimate boogeyman, claiming he will swoop in on day one to make America great again, or, in their view, to shred the very fabric of the Constitution. With an urgency that rivals a Hollywood movie plot, the Clintons see Harris as humanity’s last hope against a second coming of what they theatrically describe as dictatorship. Perhaps they might consider directing some of that high drama toward fixing their own party’s disarray instead.
President Biden, in a moment that could mostly be described as graceful in the same way a hippo gliding through a teacup factory, announced he was closing the curtains on his re-election campaign after facing relentless pressure from fellow Democrats. It’s hard to say if this is due to the disastrous debate performances or simply the realization that most of the nation has grown tired of the current administration’s nearly endless blunders. With Biden taking a bow, the spotlight turns to Harris, and the party is hoping to back her with a united front, even if some die-hard progressives may raise their hands for a late challenge.
Washington Examiner: Bill and Hillary Clinton endorse Kamala Harris after RESIDENT Biden quits https://t.co/rEL6jugBzN
— Ian Hansen 🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@IanHansenFeed) July 21, 2024
With powerhouses like the Clintons singing Harris’s praises, it’s possible that any challengers will find themselves quickly sidelined, muzzled by the weight of the traditional Democratic machine. After all, the Clintons have a knack for keeping the political wineskin intact, claiming territory without much regard for the needs of the average American.
The Democratic party’s gears are grinding in a desperate attempt to rally support, but with Biden’s exit and the ensuing upheaval, it’s anyone’s guess what the Democratic primaries will look like. As the Clintons put all their chips on Kamala, one can’t help but wonder if this gamble will pay off, or if it’ll go down in history as yet another example of the Democrats’ penchant for mismanaged chaos. The stage is set, and the political drama is just getting started.
