Staff Reports
The selection of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s running mate was clearly motivated by identity politics, with race and gender weighing heavily in the decision-making process. Biden’s choice seemed less about qualifications and more about appeasing the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. After all, in a world where diversity reigns supreme in the progressive echo chamber, being a minority woman is certainly a badge of honor—regardless of actual popularity or capability.
As 2024 approaches, the pairing of Biden and Harris is a puzzling concoction. Both candidates are not exactly poster children for popularity. Americans are more likely to roll their eyes than rally in support when these two make appearances. Biden, with his ongoing gaffes and apparent cognitive decline, makes even the most generous supporters cringe, while Harris’ tenure has been marked by missteps and a noticeable struggle to establish herself as a leader. With two such unpopular figures at the helm, one has to wonder what the Democrats are thinking.
Will Democrats learn the lesson of 2024 — identity politics are a loser? https://t.co/Ke4HsKOcDF pic.twitter.com/6CdKr9XnlR
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) December 5, 2024
The irony is rich as this ‘dream team’ continues to grapple with the realities of their unpopularity. They have advanced policies that few can honestly defend—like skyrocketing inflation and a border crisis that even they can’t ignore. Rather than addressing the pressing issues that concern Americans, the Biden-Harris administration has largely been preoccupied with pushing progressive agendas that often fail to resonate with the average voter who just wants to fill up their gas tank without emptying their wallet.
What’s more baffling is that, in an election year that hindsight has dubbed the ‘2024 choice of the people,’ this duo, chosen primarily through the lens of identity politics, has alienated a significant portion of the electorate. Their strategies do not only dim the prospect of potential bipartisan support but also appear to disregard the voices of those who do not fit neatly into progressive ideals. As a result, they are left facing a critical period where the average American’s concerns are often drowned out by the orchestrated cries for social justice.
In short, the Biden-Harris partnership is a quintessential reflection of modern Democratic operations: where optics take precedence over actual governance, and nail-biting incompetence is dressed up in the guise of progress. With 2024 on the horizon, it seems Americans will be given a clear choice: a push for more of the same misguided policies, or a refreshing overhaul that cuts through the noise and focuses on real results.
