Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris’s media strategy is making waves, not the kind that lead to solid policy discussions but rather the kind that gets minor Twitter engagements from people wondering if she’s even in the game. The combination of her public appearances and press engagements looks more like a creative writing project than a cohesive plan. It seems the Vice President has taken to crafting her media presence in a way that is as consistent as her approval ratings, which, if we’re being honest, would barely fill a kiddie pool.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is proving once again that there’s no manual for media strategy quite like his own. Forget the traditional press conferences and meticulously planned interviews; Trump has opted for a media approach that combines social media flair with a touch of reality TV drama. His style has made him a household name for better or worse, ensuring that a healthy slice of America remains captivated by his every tweet and public statement. Love him or hate him, he knows how to keep the spotlight—and any discussion of policy you might get from him is delivered with more flair than a Broadway show.
The Harris campaign has employed a strategy of ‘Hide and Leak.’
Keep her hidden and anonymously leak policy flip flops to a friendly media.@Schneider_DC says this reveals two things:
1. The media is Harris’ voluntary consultancy;
2. It was a media tryout. pic.twitter.com/swDLFosiZG— Daniel Baldwin (@baldwin_daniel_) August 27, 2024
As both campaigns circle each other like boxers in the ring, the debate terms have turned into the ultimate playground squabble. The back-and-forth between Harris’s team and Trump’s camp sounds as civilized as a kindergarten food fight, with each side throwing insults and ultimatums that make one question if they’ve all been hanging out in the same sandbox of political ideals. It looks less like strategic dialogue and more like a game of “my dad can beat up your dad,” with each campaign convinced they have the upper hand in the verbal sparring.
One of the highlights of this debate dance is the lengths both camps are willing to go to in order to gain a slight advantage over the other. Harris’s team appears desperate for a leg up, diving into the deep end of inclusive language and “youth engagement” initiatives, which is basically code for desperately trying to win over voters who might not even know what year it is. Trump, meanwhile, marches onward with his tried and true enthusiasm, making sure that every statement is designed to provoke a reaction—even if it’s just eye-rolls from those unfavorable to him.
In conclusion, the current media approach of Kamala Harris versus the unfettered spectacle of Donald Trump could not be more different. Harris is trying to steer a ship that looks more like a tugboat stuck in a storm while Trump is riding the waves on a yacht, complete with a hot tub and a full bar. As election time looms closer, the contrast between the two strategies is bound to provide ample entertainment, even if it leaves serious questions about competence and vision echoing in the minds of voters.
