Staff Reports
Kamala Harris, the Democratic contender for the 2024 presidential nomination, appears to be grappling with the intricate concept of economic policy, a topic that seems to be far beyond her grasp. While the Vice President excels in themes of race, abortion, and LGBTQ issues, anything resembling a clear economic strategy is apparently not in her wheelhouse. Amid escalating inflation concerns and whispers of a looming recession, her responses to economic inquiries have been nothing short of a bewildering dance of evasion.
Harris’ campaign recently opted for the classic political maneuver of deflection, sidestepping direct questions about how she plans to tackle the economy post-November. Instead, in true Democratic fashion, they swung wildly at former President Donald Trump, hurling accusations rather than providing substance. A Harris campaign spokesperson insisted that the middle class deserves “steady economic stewardship,” without offering any specifics about how her administration would actually achieve that. The spokesperson’s diatribe against Trump included remarks about his job performance and inflationary consequences, yet conveniently lacked any credible alternative proposals.
NBC: "Just 25% of registered voters said they'd be better off financially under a President Harris — while nearly half said they be better off under a second Trump term." pic.twitter.com/xihj6SvU8G
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 6, 2024
As inflation metrics continue to climb, with Goldman Sachs indicating a 25 percent uptick in recession risk, Americans are wondering just what Harris has planned. A recent poll revealed that a mere 25 percent of the electorate feels they would be economically better off under a Harris presidency, while a substantial majority expressed optimism under Trump. This statistic reveals the chasm between public perception and Harris’ hollow claims—one that her team needs to reckon with, even as they focus their energy on attacking a former president.
While Harris sits atop the political ladder, the trust factor sits squarely on Trump’s side of the fence. Voters in a CNBC national survey displayed a startling preference for Trump over Harris when it comes to economic issues. The growing sentiment suggests that Americans, regardless of party affiliation, trust the businessman turned politician with their wallets more than the current Vice President, who seems content to continue the Democratic tradition of vague platitudes over tangible solutions.
Kevin O’Leary, a well-known businessman, weighed in with some sharp criticism, alleging that Harris is playing the waiting game on policy announcements. According to him, her advisors have dismissed the need to discuss concrete plans until post-convention, preferring instead to keep the media at bay. This strategy rings alarm bells for anyone hoping for meaningful discussion about the economy. Instead, the campaign appears to be banking on an orchestrated media blackout—hardly a reassuring sign for working families who want action over inaction.
While Harris and her team blame Trump for subpar job reports and claim he would lead to economic ruin, the Vice President’s own inability to articulate any semblance of a plan to boost the economy makes one wonder just who is harming the middle class. As the race heats up, it becomes increasingly apparent that when it comes to economic policy, Harris might just be lost at sea without a map, and the American people deserve better than a captain who can’t steer the ship.
