Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris has been making headlines for what many conservatives see as her go-to strategy: focusing more on taking shots at former President Donald Trump than putting forth any real policy ideas. This pattern of behavior has drawn the attention of various political commentators, including podcast host Ben Shapiro, who has long argued that Harris’s plan revolves around attacking Trump instead of offering substantive solutions. The latest revelations regarding her debate strategies only seem to bolster this assertion.
According to a report from NBC News, Harris is reportedly gearing up for her next debate with a clear mission—to “needle Trump” in an effort to rattle him. This appears to be less about presenting clear policies and more about Harris trying to come off as a fearless woman standing up to the big, bad Trump Monster. Given her track record, one might wonder why she feels the need to focus so much on theatrics rather than actual governance; after all, attacking Trump’s character has fallen flat for many in the past.
Vice President Harris’ debate prep tell NBC News that she is focused on getting under former President Trump’s skin, remaining calm in response to his attacks, demure, pointing out his broken promises, and emphasizing his “advanced age.”
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Among the many tactics anticipated from Harris, one involves her keen interest in embarrassing Trump over his failure to make Mexico pay for a border wall. This could be a risky move for her, as it would offer a golden opportunity to confront her own contradictory stance on the matter. While she previously termed Trump’s border wall a “vanity project” that she wouldn’t support, she now seems to be backpedaling and promising to build a wall of her own. For a vice president keen on portraying strength and reliability, this flip-flopping creates not just a logical inconsistency but a potential field day for Trump if he chooses to draw attention to her changing narrative.
There’s also the not-so-tiny issue of Harris being firmly anchored to the administration of one of the most unpopular presidents in recent history. One can almost hear the strategists behind the scenes uttering, “How do we create some space between her and Biden’s decisions?” It seems like a Herculean feat considering Harris has spent years as Biden’s loyal sidekick. Critics might chuckle at the idea of her trying to smoothly navigate this minefield in a way that doesn’t cause tensions with Biden, while still attempting to distance herself from his less-than-stellar approval ratings.
The challenges ahead for Harris appear daunting, not just because of her previous stances or her association with Biden, but because her fundamental approach leans heavily on stirring the pot rather than contributing anything meaningful to policy discussions. As the debates heat up, one can only imagine that her “no-content zone” tactics will be tested against Trump’s quick wit and knack for turning the narrative back on her, making the stage less about her accomplishments and more about the lack thereof.
In a political climate where substance seems to be increasingly overshadowed by sensationalism, it remains to be seen whether Harris can truly deliver on her promise of strength or if she will simply resort to the familiar playground antics of name-calling and grandstanding—all while the actual governance continues to languish in the background.
