Staff Reports
The political landscape is about as stable as a three-legged table, and Vice President Kamala Harris’ chances of succeeding President Joe Biden might just be the wobbliest leg. With whispers growing louder about Biden potentially stepping back from a re-election bid, the assumption that Harris is ready to stride into the spotlight is more akin to wishful thinking than reality. Recent reports suggest that there are significant doubts about her ability to win a presidential race, and to add drama to the mix, there are also claims that First Lady Jill Biden is holding a years-long grudge against Harris that could keep her from the proverbial throne.
The chatter surrounding Biden’s future has reached a crescendo, with Democratic insiders suggesting that the President will soon decide whether to hand over the campaign reins to Harris. This push is coming at a time when Biden’s approval ratings look like a freefalling stock chart. The Democrats might be getting their ducks in a row for a Harris-led campaign, but it appears no one is particularly convinced that she could pull it off. They’re even sniffing around for a running mate for Harris, as if they’re already preparing for a funeral instead of a celebration.
How power hungry Jill Biden's grudge against Kamala Harris is so deep, the only thing worse than Joe stepping down… is HER replacing him, insiders say
Make no mistake. #JillBiden is a power hungry psychopath who is guilty of #ElderAbuse. She views herself as the UNELECTED… pic.twitter.com/zwxwDYCnZX
— judy morris (@judymorris3) July 12, 2024
Insiders might be putting on brave faces, declaring the campaign is alive and well, but anyone tuned into the actual events would know that the vibe is more panic than poise. A recent fundraiser call with Harris was a case study in how not to handle donor relations, running late and completely out of sorts. Reports describe the call as “mismanaged” and so chaotic that it left donors feeling like they had been invited to a circus without the elephants or clowns. This isn’t exactly the kind of leadership that inspires confidence in a future presidential candidate.
Then there’s the serious matter of Harris’ polling. It’s more like a sinking ship every time she faces off against former President Donald Trump, and the memories of her own disastrous campaign in 2020 still haunt the party. Democrats are not just looking at polls; they’re looking at her track record as Vice President, and they are not impressed. Concerns about her office running like a well-oiled machine are so severe that many wonder if she can unite the various factions of the Democratic base, a task that would make herding cats look easy.
But perhaps the most intriguing subplot comes from the First Lady herself. Reports suggest Jill Biden is not just a supportive partner but the gatekeeper of the Biden legacy. After all, she isn’t too fond of the woman who once suggested her husband had a soft spot for segregationists during the primary debates. Jill’s loyalty to her husband’s reign, fueled by the power and prestige that comes with the title, might be the very thing that keeps Harris sidelined. Jill’s rumored opposition to Harris taking the mantle isn’t just about jealousy; it’s about protecting what she perceives as Joe’s legacy from potential chaos.
In the end, whether Biden steps down or not, Harris may be left out in the cold. The political chessboard is shifting, and Harris could very well find herself without a chair when the music stops. All the power plays and insider whispers may not be enough to salvage her prospects, which leaves everyone wondering just how the Democrats plan to navigate the rocky road ahead.
