The latest political circus revolves around Kamala Harris and her futile attempt to smear Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Just when it seemed the vice president was aiming for the low-hanging fruit of political opportunism, President Joe Biden swooped in to turn her plans upside down. It’s almost as if Biden enjoyed lobbing a well-aimed grenade into Harris’s attack strategy, leaving her to scramble for cover as a hurricane threatened Florida.
Harris, with impeccable timing, decided to publicly chastise DeSantis for allegedly rejecting her calls while the state prepared for yet another catastrophic storm. In what can only be characterized as a misguided effort to score political points, she implied that his silence was somehow political. The absurdity of the situation is heightened by the fact that DeSantis was busy leading disaster relief efforts as Florida braced for impact. Despite being informed time and again that Harris has little actual influence or responsibility, she still deemed it necessary to reach out. What could she possibly offer? A pep talk?
Biden isn’t finished throwing Kamala under the bus. After Kamala said DeSantis was being selfish and playing political games , Biden said that he had spoken to DeSantis several times and he’s doing a great job. Even gave Ron his personal cell number. That’s a serious…
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In a swift rebuttal, DeSantis pointed out that Harris’s accusations were not just misguided but downright self-serving. She has served as vice president for nearly four years yet has been utterly absent in contributing to the state’s disaster relief efforts during that time. While her supporters, including celebrity forays like Mark Cuban, might argue that she is devoid of power, here she was, trying to polish her tarnished political image by meddling in a difficult situation. Her opportunistic behavior during a crisis was nothing short of blatant and disgraceful.
While the vice president was engaged in this political theater, Biden leaked a few candid remarks that effectively undermined Harris’s narrative. He casually mentioned that he spoke with DeSantis and everything was fine, throwing a wrench in her plans to paint the governor as obstructive. One can imagine Harris fuming behind the scenes, anxiously draining a bottle of wine as her boss set the record straight, effectively dousing her flames of mischief.
What’s unfolding smells like more than mere coincidence. Biden’s contradicting Harris indicates a dynamic within the Democratic camp that resembles a soap opera more than a coordinated political effort. Over the past month, the president has consistently taken the wind out of her sails, leaving observers to wonder if he’s purposely undercutting her in this election cycle. If Harris harbors ambitions of the presidency, she might want to consider a more consistent approach or perhaps follow the 25th Amendment instructions. Clearly, she cannot masquerade as a leader shining in crises while ducking accountability when it suits her narrative.
In summation, the real story here lies not just in Harris’s ill-timed blunders but in the way Biden has positioned himself to sidestep her attacks with ease. DeSantis, amidst a brewing storm, had no obligation to indulge Harris’s whimsical foray into politics, especially when her insincerity was glaring. If Harris genuinely wants to take the national stage, she needs first to learn the difference between showboating and real leadership. With the stakes so high, her futile effort to politicize a natural disaster will likely serve as another reminder of why voters might prefer genuine leadership over politically motivated theatrics.