Staff Reports
Kamala Harris is strutting around like a peacock, proclaiming herself the “change” candidate, but scratch the surface and it becomes clear that she’s more about the same old political nonsense. In recent weeks, the Vice President has been pressed to offer concrete plans on how she would diverge from President Joe Biden’s policies, and all she’s delivered is a series of vague platitudes that could put the most seasoned magician to shame. While she’s touting the advantages of being a youthful 60 versus Biden’s ancient 81, Republican critiques are growing louder, framing her as nothing more than Biden 2.0.
Harris’s campaign pivots on her bold claim that her life experiences will lead to a fresh approach. However, her reluctance to provide any specifics has left a gaping hole for critics to fill. Even former President Trump is taking a swing at her, highlighting the absurdity of expecting a different outcome if the same policies are enforced. His campaign ad shows Harris on “The View,” stammering when asked what she would do differently from Biden. Her inability to respond has given Trump a golden opportunity to label her as someone who wouldn’t change a thing, cranking up fears of higher taxes and continued economic hardship for average Americans.
The comparison is obvious. The world is on fire now. Americans are being impoverished and victimized by criminal illegals. Harris said she wouldn't do any differently.
We had peace, and our children were safer under Trump. We must do differently and return to prosperity now. pic.twitter.com/bYH77QmQHr— MermaidMoose (@ann_wileyfamily) October 26, 2024
Despite her attempts to distinguish herself, the message is muddied. In one breath, Harris claims she has been part of key decisions in the Biden administration, only to backpedal and assert her unique vision for the future. Promising a Republican in her Cabinet isn’t exactly the groundbreaking change voters are dying to see, but it seems like a desperate attempt to appear bipartisan. The question lingers: if she’s in line with Biden’s decisions, what’s even the point of her candidacy?
In a recent CNN town hall, she nervously assured voters that she wouldn’t continue Biden’s legacy, but rather present her own ideas and experiences. Unfortunately, when pressed on specifics, she offered up housing proposals, tax credits for first-time buyers, and plans to tackle inflation—all reminiscent of the desperate ideas the Biden administration has been pushing but failing to execute successfully. Amidst her vague policy jargon, one thing shines clear: it’s all about the shiny package, with the same old disappointing contents inside.
To add to Harris’s confidence crisis, Democratic strategists are worried. They see a complex balancing act that requires her to distance herself from Biden’s unpopular presidency while also trying to swing voters by demonizing Trump. She’s also cautiously tiptoeing around the Israel-Gaza conflict, endorsing U.S. support for Israel but trying to pacify progressive crowds who want American foreign policy to reflect their ideals. Facing pressure from two sides won’t get Harris anywhere; her avoidance of critical discussions on Biden’s policies has sent a clear message: she’s not ready to challenge the status quo, which poses a significant risk to her campaign as America eyes a shift back to a tougher, more stable leadership that prioritizes its citizens.
