Staff Reports
A recent conversation on a conservative news channel took an interesting turn as it focused on Kamala Harris and her struggles in the political landscape. Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, humorously returned from what he cheekily referred to as “pet bereavement leave,” only to dive right into the predicament facing the Vice President. From the start, it was clear that the tone of the discussion was light-hearted, but the implications for Harris’s future were anything but.
The topic shifted quickly to Harris’s lack of political clout. With no specific portfolio beyond her role as Vice President, and with a somewhat diminished public profile, it seems that the Vice President has found herself in a difficult position, particularly as key aspects of the Democratic agenda, like open borders and “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI), face significant scrutiny. This strategy has not only alienated a portion of the electorate but has also been effectively countered by former President Donald Trump, leaving Harris in a challenging spot. The whimsical banter suggested that she might as well stay home for the time being; after all, with her public speaking sometimes criticized, her presence may raise more eyebrows than support.
The news anchor playfully pondered whether Hanson is now more recognized than Harris during a Lakers game. While there were chuckles all around, it brought to light a crucial point: public approval is an indicator of influence. With the Democratic Party apparently in disarray, the Vice President’s relevance is slipping more each day. She seems to be grasping at straws while the party as a whole appears to be fumbling through a series of crisis management strategies that seem more fitting for frantic college students than seasoned legislators.
As the conversation continued, the mood turned reflective. Hanson astutely noted that the Democratic Party’s approach has become repetitive and counterproductive, akin to a never-ending cycle of protest and upheaval. Instead of consolidating power and addressing the electorate’s concerns, they continue to act like a group of students experiencing an existential crisis. The party is currently in control of the White House, but with a narrow majority in Congress and challenges in the Supreme Court, their continued protests seem ineffective.
In the grand scheme of things, it feels as if the nation is waking up from a bad dream, shaking off the cobwebs, and eager to return to a sense of normalcy. With many questioning the direction the Democrats have taken, the notion that they are stuck in a juvenile protest mode is an unsettling reality. Harris, whether she acknowledges it or not, may have to step back and reevaluate her strategy in this new political landscape if she hopes to remain relevant. As the saying goes, sometimes it’s better to take a step back and let the chips fall where they may. After all, who doesn’t love a good comeback story?
