Staff Reports
Kamala Harris’s campaign appears to be teetering on the edge of an electoral cliff, with Pennsylvania serving as the latest stage for her desperate attempts to regain footing. As the state that paved the way for Joe Biden’s narrow victory in 2020, it has now morphed into a battleground as pivotal as it is precarious. Polls from Rasmussen reveal that Donald Trump has pulled ahead by three points, while the RealClearPolitics average shows a nail-biting 0.3-point edge for the former president. With the final countdown to Election Day ticking away, the stakes are higher than ever, and Harris is scrambling to find her footing amidst the chaos.
Every corner of the Keystone State is being scrutinized as both campaigns redouble their efforts to gain the upper hand. Elon Musk has taken to the campaign trail on behalf of Trump, holding a series of rally-style events that are drawing substantial crowds. At the same time, Harris attempts to rally support in Bucks County with a different and not-so-impressive draw. Reports indicate that her events need help to fill seats, highlighting the stark contrast between her small gatherings and the massive crowds Trump consistently attracts. In a state essential to both campaigns, the tepid reception of Harris’s efforts does little to instill confidence.
How Do You Spell 'Desperation?' K-A-M-A-L-A, Judging by These Photos Out of Pennsylvania https://t.co/F1GTPkSyYg
— Kaye Taylor (@KayeTay15754930) October 17, 2024
In a somewhat misguided attempt to win over conservatives, Harris has brought in George Conway, a figure who has made headlines more for his anti-Trump rhetoric than any credible Republican support. It’s a telling choice; instead of energizing the Republican base, Harris clings to the remnants of discontented GOP members who have long since abandoned Trump and his agenda. The likelihood of swaying conservative voters, particularly with such a weak contender, appears laughably slim. Conservatives aren’t likely to embrace an administration that has been marred by chaos and disillusionment.
Harris’s campaign appears to be engaging in a game of budget sleight of hand, reallocating resources from Wisconsin to the more critical battleground of Pennsylvania. This move indicates a fear that she might not garner the turnout she needs in areas where she is supposed to be stronger. Decreased ad spending in Milwaukee speaks volumes about the campaign’s lack of confidence in that state. By pulling funds away from Wisconsin, the campaign seems to be admitting that its previous strategies have failed, leaving it with no choice but to up the ante in a state already seeing shifting tides.
With an eye-popping expenditure of over a billion dollars since the campaign’s inception, Harris’s financial juggernaut seems to be yielding diminishing returns. As she finds herself courting the likes of George Conway just weeks before the elections, it’s an indicator of how far the campaign has strayed from its strategic goals. Should election day arrive and her outreach continues to flounder, Harris may come face to face with an unequivocal electoral disaster. The campaign’s tactics, or lack thereof, paint a picture of a candidate who is scrambling, and that desperation is unlikely to resonate with voters looking for strong and decisive leadership.
