Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris recently graced the airwaves in what can only be described as a masterclass in political avoidance during her first significant interview since embracing her role as the de facto Democratic nominee. This spectacle, designed to unveil Harris as a candidate of substance, instead revealed a jumble of vague platitudes and pedantic mumbling, all while being cheerfully facilitated by none other than CNN’s Dana Bash, a seasoned pro in the art of softball journalism.
Joining Harris was Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, her partner in the not-so-glamorous task of distracting voters from their own party’s failures. This interview, their first in more than a month—a conspicuous absence that raises eyebrows—was set to be a brief 18 minutes long. It begs the question: what urgent matters demand such a fleeting glimpse into the depths of Democratic strategy? Perhaps they were just worried about the clock striking midnight on their credibility.
Kamala already fixing up a big old bowl of word salad in this interview clip CNN released. 😋 pic.twitter.com/T2Sb5FYmj2
— Free (@KaladinFree) August 29, 2024
During the interview, a question arose about how Harris plans to differentiate herself from the very administration she’s a part of. Surprisingly, rather than offering a detailed policy platform that would make voters sit up and take notice, Harris opted for a vague discussion of her values. In a world where policies change with the wind, she proclaimed with a straight face that her “values have not changed,” almost as if that somehow absolves her from the need actually to articulate a coherent vision for the future. It seems that climate change continually grabs her attention, much like a weather vane that spins wildly, but the specifics remain as elusive as an honest Democrat.
Among the rare highlights was her assertion about appointing a “Republican” to her cabinet. While this sounds dandy on the surface, the track record of the Democratic Party embracing “former Republicans” raises some serious red flags. After years of slinging mud at the likes of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, their newfound fondness for the Cheney family, including Liz Cheney’s theatrics during the partisan January 6 Committee, smells a bit like political desperation. This is the party that gleefully booted Liz for being too conservative, only to pat her back when it suited their agenda. It’s almost as if they think conservatives will just forget those insults because now they’re needed for a photo op.
Harris’ performance likely left many conservative viewers chuckling. It’s hard to believe anyone would be swayed by such an unconvincing display of political agility. Instead of inspiring confidence, her confusing answers left a lingering question: is this really the best the Democratic Party can do? With her muddled messaging and the faint outline of a plan, voters might find themselves wondering just how deep the abyss goes. As the election draws closer, it’s clear that the Democrats are still desperately trying to find their footing while conservatives stand ready to provide the clarity the voters deserve.
