Staff Reports
Kamala Harris has once again managed to fumble her way into the spotlight as the Democrat Party presidential nominee, a position she “earned” without a single primary vote to her name. Almost from day one of her candidacy, it became evident that the media, with its penchant for fluff, was all too willing to spin this into a “vibes-based” election. What should concern voters on issues like the economy was instead overshadowed by trivial matters like Harris’ peculiar eating and walking habits. While families across the nation struggled under the weight of the Biden-Harris economy, the media chose to drool over the “vibes” instead.
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt made headlines at the Democratic National Convention, boldly proclaiming that this was indeed a “vibes election.” The absurdity of this narrative revealed how the Harris campaign purposely crafted an image that kept them out of the limelight and under the radar, perhaps knowing that actual scrutiny could unravel the disaster that is the Biden administration. As this “vibes” tactic has played out, voters have surprisingly turned their backs on the Harris-enthused fantasy and leaned toward a more grounded choice in President Donald Trump.
Turns out, some late-deciding voters did factor vibes into their decisions, and remarkably, those vibes favored Trump rather than Harris. As reported by the New York Times, interviews with these voters revealed some rather eye-opening insights. One voter cited Harris’s appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast as the tipping point for their vote. Apparently, being a guest on a podcast that revels in the absurdity of modern culture is not the kind of leadership this country needs.
Another individual reached their decision when they observed an electoral meltdown from the mainstream media over a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. This voter was so incensed by a Democrat ad on abortion misinformation that they decided on the spot to back Trump, declaring that if the media was losing its mind, he must be doing something right. It’s almost poetic that the same media that celebrates the current administration’s “vibes” could inadvertently rally voters to the Trump camp.
Vibes, Baby: NY Times Interviews Late Deciders Who Broke for Trump, and the Left Simply Can't Dealhttps://t.co/uzoHarwChT
— RedState (@RedState) November 14, 2024
The reactions from leftist commentators to these voter decisions were priceless. Those on the far-left bemoaned the notion that “uninformed” voters were falling for Trump’s more relatable persona. The outrage from figures like Emma Vigeland and Natalie Jackson only serves to illustrate their detachment from mainstream America. To them, a voter’s decision to favor Trump over Harris is a perplexing sign of ignorance, showing just how out of touch they truly are with what motivates the average American.
The truth is, these voters reflect a segment of the populace that may not live and breathe politics but know what matters to them. Their decisions are based on real issues, whether it be a sense of normalcy that they found in Trump or disgust at Harris’s antics. This dynamic drives home the point that the left is fundamentally misreading the electorate. With the 2026 midterms now looming, the Democratic Party’s continued failure to grasp this reality will only pave the way for a more significant Republican victory. The voters who break for Trump instead of Harris aren’t uninformed—they’re simply wise enough to see through the chaos that the Democratic establishment proudly champions.
