Staff Reports
Kamala Harris’s latest attempt to gain traction for her floundering campaign has landed like a lead balloon, thanks to her ill-advised choice to share a stage with Liz Cheney, a figure more reviled than respected by both sides of the political aisle. In a move that reeks of desperation, Harris trotted out Cheney at a so-called “town hall” event that quickly devolved into chaos and discomfort.
The advertisement for this event boasted of an interactive format, but the reality was far from it. As it turned out, the audience was greeted with the shocking revelation that their questions would be filtered through a moderator who admitted there would only be pre-approved inquiries. It would be hard to find a less genuine setup masquerading as a democratic discussion. This scene could only prompt one to question the sincerity of such events when they are clearly orchestrated to avoid any real interaction with the public.
LOL…Kamala’s “town hall” off to a great start.
Audience member: “Will we be asking questions?”
Moderator: “You’re not, unfortunately, have some predetermined questions, uh, hopefully I’ll be able to ask some questions that might be in your head.”pic.twitter.com/x1d5plAPwV
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) October 21, 2024
Democrats have been in a tizzy since Donald Trump dared to make a spontaneous visit to a McDonald’s, calling it a “staged” event. Now, one must ponder the authenticity of Harris’s very own “town hall”—one where attendees were denied the right to ask anything unscripted. It is a glaring contradiction that raises eyebrows and forces even the most loyal party members to squirm.
However, bringing Cheney into the mix is not just a mistake; it’s a blunder of monumental proportions. Cheney is about as popular as a two-headed coin, generating disdain from conservatives and liberals alike. Harris seems to have opted for the worst possible choice in a desperate bid to attract moderate Republicans. The reality is that bringing Cheney into her campaign is not only misguided; it actively alienates a critical voter demographic that Harris desperately needs to secure victory in swing states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
In an unfortunate turn of events during the town hall, a protester attempted to raise a pertinent question about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, only to be swiftly removed by security. While this protester may have been misguided in their sentiment, their silencing spoke volumes about the event’s purpose or lack thereof. The optics were disastrous for Harris, who has now likely lost whatever goodwill she had hoped to establish with Arab-American voters by appearing alongside Cheney, a family known for their controversial foreign policy.
Kamala Harris’s fumbling campaign strategy is truly baffling, particularly considering how further entrenching herself with Cheney could diminish her chances in the critical battleground states. It’s almost as if Harris is blissfully unaware of the minefield she has stepped into, where every wrong move could cost her a sizeable chunk of the electorate. Instead of honing in on the issues that matter to everyday Americans, she seems content to juggle with the political lepers of her party. The upcoming election’s stakes are high, but Harris’s tactics are low, leaving many to wonder just how much further she might sink.
