Staff Reports
Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign appears to be suffering from a classic case of identity crisis, commonly found in those trying to please everyone and ending up pleasing no one. As her campaign reaches about a month old, one might expect a clear set of goals and a unique vision. Instead, she seems to be following in the footsteps of her Republican opponent, Donald Trump. It’s almost as if she realized that being original is too much work, so why not just hijack the ideas of the guy in the red tie?
In a move that can only be described as “sudden enlightenment,” Harris has chosen to adopt Trump’s stance on “No Tax on Tips.” Now, she plans to unveil new proposals for handling the economy at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina. While taxpayers everywhere might breathe a sigh of relief at the prospect of tax cuts, conservatives can’t help but chuckle at the blatant attempt to steal Trump’s thunder. One of her upcoming suggestions includes a $6,000 tax credit for middle-class families during the first year of a child’s life. While other candidates might refer to this as ambition, it’s just stealing the playbook.
This newfound focus on family comes as a surprise given Harris’s previous pro-abortion stances, leading many to question whether this shift is genuine or simply a calculated political maneuver. It’s amusing that just when Harris’s campaign could use a little boost, she dives into family-oriented policies as though they were the newest TikTok dance. It seems her advisers have figured out that Republicans have a solid grip on family-friendly policies, so why not jump on that bandwagon while the getting is good?
This strategy becomes even more entertaining when considering that Sen. J.D. Vance, Trump’s running mate, had previously proposed a kid-friendly tax credit plan of his own during a recent CBS interview. Just days before Harris’s so-called heroic economic rollout, Vance suggested a more modest but still substantial $5,000 child tax credit. It raises a significant question: is there any policy area where Harris won’t try to mimic the GOP? It’s as if the Democratic playbook is now just a giant highlight reel of Republican successes with added complaints about fairness.
When you have no plan, take the plan of your opponent who is beating you.
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— The Eye (@leold) August 16, 2024
As the campaign continues, the inevitable question of whether Kamala Harris is even an authentic candidate arises. Polls are already indicating that a staggering 100% of voters might think she’s about as genuine as a three-dollar bill. This imitation game provides perfect fodder for critics who see her shifts in policy as opportunistic rather than principled. Harris will likely receive praise from her supporters come her proposal day, becoming the go-to champion of women’s and family rights simply for putting her name on an idea that originally belonged to someone else.
In a world where originality has become scarce, Harris seems determined to keep up with the trending news via the Republican agenda rather than outlining any real vision of her own. The Democratic ticket continues to flounder without a coherent platform as the countdown to the election tic-tacs away, and this identity crisis could very well be the recipe for their downfall. The American voter has a keen sense of authenticity, and with Harris’s latest actions resembling a bad remake of a popular film, it’s hard to believe they will buy into this poorly scripted drama.
