Staff Reports
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris seems to have mastered the art of ghosting, leaving her supporters at Howard University in suspense as they awaited her presence on Tuesday night. As the results rolled in and it became quite evident that President Trump was readying himself for a second term, Harris opted to take a page straight out of Hillary Clinton’s playbook from 2016—disappearing when it truly mattered.
The evening unfolded with Harris’s campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, stepping in to soothe the anxious crowd. His reassuring words emphasized that there were still votes to tally and states remaining uncalled. This proclamation, however, was met with a touch of skepticism, as history seemed to repeat itself. Richmond promised that they would fight to ensure every vote was counted, which, for anyone paying attention, sounded suspiciously like the “recount” mantra that already has folks rolling their eyes in anticipation.
As Richmond spoke, Trump’s victory became increasingly apparent. Fox News quickly declared Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in the Republican column, officially handing Trump the key to the White House and further cementing Harris’s decision to stay mum when the stakes were highest. The irony was palpable; while Trump celebrated his win, Harris’s fans were left clutching their phones and wondering why the Vice President was dodging the spotlight like a contestant on a reality show.
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Memories of Hillary Clinton’s infamous absence after her loss were recalled, sparking a series of social media jabs. Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany couldn’t resist pointing out the déjà vu moment for Democrats, highlighting that Harris’s retreat mirrored Clinton’s own sad exit from the Javits Center in 2016. Perhaps “Hiding Harris” could become an apt nickname if these theatrical exits continue.
Trump’s victories in swing states like North Carolina and Georgia, along with tight races in Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada, only served to heighten the tension among the Democrats. As Harris’s supporters awaited an eagerly anticipated appearance that never came, the reality set in: they were witnesses to a rerun of a very unfortunate show. It looks like Harris and Co. may need a new strategy if they ever hope to reclaim the spotlight.
