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Senator J.D. Vance from Ohio has recently thrown some humor into the political ring by commenting on Vice President Kamala Harris’s laugh, which he described as “very fraudulent.” With election day looming, Vance, who was once a pick for Donald Trump’s vice presidential candidacy, has been making the rounds on various podcasts, including chats with comedians Theo Von and Tim Dillon. On The Tim Dillon Show, aired recently, Vance shared that Harris’s laugh irks him and veers dangerously into the territory of being off-putting.
Vance articulated that there’s an unmistakable attempt at overcompensation in Harris’s laugh, likening it to someone who accidentally toes over the line – perhaps stepping on one’s foot – and then tries to smooth things over with a forced chuckle. The senator implied that Harris’s laughter serves as an uncomfortable reminder of her missteps while attempting to mask them, much like a scripted response from someone who’s just wrecked their friend’s car and feels guilty about it. Dillon humorously added a twist to the situation by suggesting that Harris had bankrupted the country, making light of her track record in office.
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The conversation took a sharp turn to recent endorsements from the notoriously divisive Dick Cheney clan, with both Dillon and Vance rolling their eyes at the prospect of Republican voters being wooed by Harris’s blatant courting of the Cheneys. Not only did Vance jest about Harris’s need for such endorsements, but Dillon sarcastically proclaimed his adoration for both Dick and Liz Cheney, reminiscing about the good old days of the Iraq War, and pointing out that if pro-democracy sentiments were worth anything, Cheney would be their guy.
Vance didn’t let the sarcasm die on Dillon’s end; he joined in on the mockery with a hint of humor about the need to stay on the good side of the Cheneys, suggesting that Dillon’s compliments might be an attempt to avoid an unfortunate encounter involving drones. The jab perfectly encapsulates the underlying sentiment from many conservatives that Cheney’s influence is both anachronistic and unwelcome in today’s political climate.
The contrast between these lighthearted political dives and Harris’s more reserved media appearances is striking. While Vance and Trump continue to engage with the more down-to-earth vibe offered by comedians, Harris’s attempts to connect seem stilted and uncomfortable at best. She recently made an appearance on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, but it seems her grasp on real, heartfelt conversation doesn’t hold a candle to the light banter enjoyed by Vance and other Conservative figures on comedic platforms.
