Staff Reports
Kamala Harris’s debut fundraiser after her unofficial crowning as the Democratic nominee was anything but a roaring success. The Massachusetts event, held at the Colonial Theatre, attracted around 750 attendees, proving that the presumed VP’s appeal is more akin to a lukewarm cup of coffee rather than the highly caffeinated brew that Republicans are serving up. While the Democrats rounded up a respectable $1.5 million, it didn’t come close to the whopping $2 million raised by JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate in a mere lunchtime gathering in Oklahoma City.
The Massachusetts event featured a star-studded lineup, including famed musicians Yo Yo Ma and James Taylor, who had his moment of political theatrics by comparing Harris to the next President of the United States. However, the apparent enthusiasm fell flat, and one couldn’t help but notice that if the star power couldn’t generate some serious cash, perhaps it was time for the Democrats to rethink their 2024 strategy. Maybe next time, they should host a bake sale and call it a political rally.
As Harris took the stage to share her vision of “economic growth and fairness,” it was as if she was reading off a leftist script that glossed over the chaos of Bidenomics. One would think she might address the realities faced by everyday Americans grappling with inflation, high gas prices, and economic uncertainty. Instead, her remarks seemed to be a rehash of the same “equity” talk that many on the right refer to as a veiled push for socialism. After all, nothing screams equality like telling people they can only thrive if they meet some government-mandated quota.
In the realm of fundraising prowess, Trump’s camp wasted no time in making Harris’s event look like a birthday party at a retirement home. Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, cleverly pointed out how Harris’s $1.5 million falls short of Vance’s impressive haul. The irony isn’t lost on anyone when a lunchtime event outshines a star-studded gala. Across the board, Trump and his supporters are unfazed by Harris’s nomination, asserting that it doesn’t matter who the Democrats trot out. They’ll always be liable for the policies that have driven America into the ground.
So, I guess the massive windfall Kamala got in the first week was just from money laundered from Joe to her. https://t.co/jWCa8CXprM
— Chris van Avery (@AngryRightMan) July 30, 2024
Vance, speaking to Breitbart News, emphasized that they are not just running against Harris but against all the disastrous policies left in Biden’s wake. His message resonates with voters who see the urgency in reversing the course that has been set. With each passing day, Democrats seem to grow more nervous about various candidates appearing like musical chairs, constantly searching for someone who will appeal to a weary electorate.
As whispers grow louder among Democratic lawmakers regarding Harris’s electability, it appears that this early fundraising blunder might be just the tip of the iceberg. While the Democrats are trying to keep the political ship afloat, they may want to consider a new approach—perhaps a rousing rendition of “Kumbaya” could do the trick come election time. It’s clear that the honeymoon phase is over, and now the Democrats must reckon with the stark reality of their chosen savior.
