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Bill Clinton, it appears, decided to dust off his political shoes and saunter back into the spotlight with a “Get Out the Vote” event in Arizona. This trip, however, became more of a circus than a pep rally, as Clinton took it upon himself to diagnose the political landscape with the wit of an armchair pundit—an armchair that’s excessively cushy, if the comments about Kamala Harris and Kari Lake are any indication.
Clinton started by hitting on Kamala Harris’s vulnerabilities like a pinball machine on overload. He suggested that while some folks might be enamored with Biden’s administration, many others are hesitating at the ballots, perhaps stuck in the limbo of political indecision. He insinuated that Harris is facing an onslaught of “crazy attacks” from Republicans, as if acknowledging that her qualifications might not be enough to shield her from the harsh realities of an election cycle. It’s almost as if he forgot she’s the vice president and not a contestant on “The Bachelor.”
Then came the interesting pivot to Kari Lake. Clinton, perhaps trying to show his support for the Democratic cause, fumbled with a compliment that veered dangerously close to old-school questionable rhetoric about women in politics. By calling Lake “physically attractive,” he managed to shift the conversation from policy to looks, making it clear that while he might be rooting for Harris, he’s got an eye for the optics, too. It’s like Clinton rolled into this event expecting a political duel and ended up at a fashion show instead.
WATCH: Bill Clinton Admits Kamala Is 'Extremely Vulnerable,' Calls Kari Lake 'Physically Attractive' In Bizarre Speechhttps://t.co/UQ8GtEbi6T
— Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) October 25, 2024
While Lake is reportedly narrowing the gap against her Democratic opponent, Ruben Gallego, Clinton’s comments only add to the hilarity of the situation. Here’s a two-term president who historically struggled with his own controversies, attempting to critique someone else’s political acumen based on their appearance. The irony meters must be imploding everywhere! If Clinton’s past had a message for the present, it would be hard to decipher—probably involves a lot of “don’t throw stones” advice.
This trip to Arizona, a state that Clinton once made blue, essentially turned into an awkward attempt at political commentary rather than a significant boost for the party. With the state leaning heavily towards Trump in the latest polls, Harris, who has enough on her plate in swing states like Michigan and Wisconsin, could use a better cheerleader. Instead, she got Bill Clinton fumbling around with compliments and confessions that made even seasoned political observers wince. The Democratic Party might want to reconsider its strategy if this is the best it can muster in the lead-up to a critical election year.
