Staff Reports
With Donald Trump’s recent victory in the presidential race, the Democrats are facing a pivotal moment of self-reflection, particularly around their choice of Kamala Harris as their candidate. The media outlets, which typically run damage control for the left, were caught in a moment of candid disbelief as CNN’s Jake Tapper and John King uncovered just how poorly Harris fared compared to the previous nominee, Joe Biden.
Election night was certainly a spectacle, watching as King presented an interactive map that revealed something stunning: Kamala Harris did not outperform Joe Biden in a single county across the nation. This revelation left Tapper and the rest of the media shell-shocked. Who could have imagined that a candidate specifically selected through the lens of diversity and inclusion would come up empty-handed in every measure of voter support? Only someone with a discerning eye for the obvious.
Jake Tapper shocked by map that shows that Kamala Harris did not out perform Joe Biden in a single county:
Jake Tapper: "Holy smokes! Literally nothing? Literally not one county?"Trump was the biggest winner tonight. Joe Biden 2nd biggest winner. pic.twitter.com/ECQD6WfEDL
— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) November 6, 2024
The narrative around Harris’s candidacy is nearly comical when one considers how she was essentially placed into her position without the benefit of democratic selection. Biden’s primary win was a hard-fought struggle that at least gave voters a sense of choice. Harris, on the other hand, didn’t even bother with the usual primary battles. Instead, she was simply installed, likely because of her demographic profile rather than any notable qualifications or track record in public service. This choice was a classic example of the “DEI” syndrome—diversity, equity, and inclusion above all else.
The results of the election are a testament to the inadequacies of such choices. The stark contrast between Trump and Harris demonstrated that when merit is overlooked in favor of a checklist of identity politics, the outcome can be disastrous. The fundamentally flawed approach from the Democrats left them with a candidate lacking in key areas that would resonate with American voters. Harris did not have the necessary backing or appeal, and it showed.
Another point of irony? The Democrats, who tout the virtues of their progressive ideals, found themselves bewildered by the results of a candidate whom they believed represented their core values. As their confidence crumbled on live television, it became painfully clear that installing a candidate based on their identity rather than their capabilities was a colossal gamble.
In the end, while the left is likely to go back to the drawing board, they are left with one principal takeaway: meritocracy is not merely a buzzword; it’s a fundamental principle that produces results. The spectacle of watching CNN grapple with such a commonsense conclusion only thickens the air of amusement surrounding this whole debacle. Democrats can turn to their internal messaging all they want, but the numbers—and those empty counties—speak for themselves.
