Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris has burst onto the presidential campaign trail with all the subtlety of a bull in a china shop, raking in an astonishing $200 million in just one week. What’s even more eyebrow-raising is that over half of that hefty sum came from first-time donors. This could raise suspicions that someone out there in the Bubble of Progressivism is tossing around their newfound interest in politics like it’s Monopoly money.
Harris’s campaign communications director is quick to drum up excitement, claiming that the “momentum and energy” surrounding her campaign is genuine. However, trying to gin up enthusiasm for a perpetually unlikable politician might be a bit of a stretch. With the election clock ticking down to just 100 days, the question on everyone’s mind remains: can this momentum keep pace with Harris’ infamous gaffes?
In a move that would make even the most spirited door-to-door fundraiser blush, Harris found herself assembling a veritable army of up to 170,000 volunteers. These well-meaning souls — likely motivated by a bizarre mix of idealism and folksy charm — are tasked with reaching out to voters. One can only wonder what these volunteers will be instructed to say: “Vote for us or we’ll send Kamala to your front porch with her cackling laughter.”
The Vice President has taken over the spotlight after President Biden finally decided to drop out, a move that many were convinced was overdue. Harris took the stage at a fundraiser in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which had originally been on Biden’s calendar. The original goal was a modest $400,000, but in a classic case of over-expectation, they ended up with about $1.4 million. Perhaps someone should remind them that the only thing worse than a high-priced fundraiser is an embarrassing backfire.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign brought in $200 million in its first week, with more than half of the donations coming from first-time donors. https://t.co/L3OZD0a2qA
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) July 28, 2024
Adding to the drama, Harris is sporting the seal of approval from the likes of Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Nancy Pelosi. However, endorsements from that particular fan club may not carry the same weight as they once did; they are, after all, the Kardashians of the political world — famous for being famous and infamous for dubious decision-making. As the campaign rolls on, one can’t help but wonder whether this cavalcade of establishment figures will boost her chances or just serve as a warning label for centrist voters.
With all this hoopla, it will be interesting to see if Kamala can hold her ground or if she’ll fumble as spectacularly as she has in the past. As they say, every day is a new day in the circus of American politics, and with Harris at the helm, there is no shortage of spectacle on the horizon.
