Staff Reports
On Tuesday night, CNN decided to turn the spotlight on Vice President Kamala Harris, with anchor Abby Phillip boldly declaring that Harris has opted for a “very clear, concerted choice” to stick closely to President Joe Biden. This revelation came during a riveting segment where she suggested that former President Donald Trump’s failure to critique Harris effectively has allowed her to remain cozy with Biden’s administration, perhaps even to the point of crossing the aisle in a delightful bipartisan hug.
Phillip noted that discussions have circled Harris ever since she jumped into the race. Apparently, Trump’s inability to mount a substantial challenge against her has given her the freedom to continue clinging to Biden like a life raft in choppy political waters. She spent the interview outlining her campaign strategies while striking a pose of unwavering loyalty to Biden’s questionable policies. One has to wonder if this is a strategy or simply fear on her part—after all, embracing the President may be the least controversial option she has.
CNN Anchor: Harris Has Made ‘Very Clear, Concerted Choice' Not to Break with Biden https://t.co/xCbayQc7zN
— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) September 4, 2024
In a classic CNN moment, Phillip highlighted that Harris’s non-commitment to breaking from Biden might be an intentional maneuver. The Vice President has opted for the path of least resistance, avoiding any potentially risky statements that could distance her from the current administration. Instead of paving a new road for her campaign, she seems more interested in sticking to the familiar potholes of Biden’s tenure.
In the same discussion, Phillip also sniffed out a curious trend in public opinion, mentioning a headline suggesting that Biden’s approval ratings are experiencing a mini-renaissance. According to her analysis, Biden is somehow enjoying a surge in popularity despite nothing substantial changing in the country—or maybe it’s simply a collective public memory lapse regarding his age and performance. Could it be that voters are less concerned about policies and more about hoping their President has a seat belt for the wild ride ahead?
Of course, in the world of mainstream media, a slight uptick in approval ratings instantly translates into triumph, which allows hosts like Phillip to act as cheerleaders for the Democrats. The underlying narrative is clear: all of Harris’s maneuvering and Biden’s unexpected popularity signal a brave new era for the Democrats. Or is it just an elaborate smokescreen to avoid addressing the alarming issues facing Americans? It seems the strategic choice to maintain close ties with Biden may not be as noble as it appears but rather just a way to dodge a potential free-fall as the 2024 election approaches.
