Staff Reports
Kamala Harris has been taking media appearances to a whole new level, and it seems like she took a wrong turn on her way to Hollywood. The Vice President’s recent public engagement spree has prompted a round of applause from Republicans, who are more than happy to showcase her slip-ups. With her recent interviews resembling a never-ending blooper reel, it’s safe to say the GOP has a new favorite target—Harris in the spotlight.
Her media blitz is a stark shift from her previous strategy of playing peek-a-boo with reporters, which works for Joes like Biden but not so much for Harris, who is still looking to establish her identity on the national stage. As she pops up on various left-leaning platforms like “Call Her Daddy,” CBS’s “60 Minutes,” and “The View,” one can’t help but question whether her public relations team took the day off. The hastily organized appearances suggest Democratic leaders are finally realizing that hiding may not be the best strategy for a candidate who is already steeped in obscurity.
Shamed into ‘media blitz’, Harris interviews boomerang as viral moments draw flak https://t.co/nWoBEKxom5
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) October 9, 2024
Notable moments from these appearances have Harris grappling with questions like a toddler at a spelling bee. Clips have surfaced that feature her dishing out convoluted answers that leave more questions than clarity, making it evident to her critics that each time she speaks, the chances of Donald Trump adding more votes to his tally increase exponentially. There’s no shortage of Republican enthusiasm, as campaign teams delight in crafting their promotional material around her verbal stumbles that could make a comedy show seem like a TED Talk.
Take her recent stint on “60 Minutes,” for example. Trump himself didn’t miss the opportunity to chime in, categorizing the interview as potentially “the worst” he’s seen. With questions on immigration and global policies that any seasoned politician should navigate with ease, Harris’s responses were so tangled it would make a yarn ball look organized. His campaign immediately jumped on clips from the interview, utilizing them as prime examples of the incompetence voters should be wary of—a highlight reel painting Harris not just as unprepared, but as a liability to her party.
The fun didn’t end there. Harris’s appearance on “Call Her Daddy” ignited further outcry, especially given the recent hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina. While fellow American citizens were facing the aftermath of a natural disaster, Harris opted to talk about regulations on men’s bodies. Perhaps someone should have reminded her of the draft or the vaccine mandates—two instances where government intervened in bearded men’s personal choices. The juxtaposition created quite a stir, leading to viral clips and plenty of fuel for the Republican fire.
As Democrats brace themselves for the impending storm of Harris’s media debacles, one must wonder how long they’ll allow her to continue this tour of embarrassment. With each passing interview filled with incoherent ramblings, the prospect of facing off against Trump becomes increasingly dire for the Biden-Harris ticket. Voter confidence isn’t just shaking—it’s doing the cha-cha. Only time will tell if Harris can survive her unwanted media spotlight, but judging by the trajectory so far, it may be safer for her to just stay in the basement.
