Staff Reports
The day of reckoning has arrived for Vice President Kamala Harris, set to take center stage on January 6, 2025, where she must certify Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election. This cringe-worthy moment comes after she spent years labeling the former president as a fascist and insisting he posed an existential threat to the republic. Yet here she is, facing the bizarre reality of admitting defeat while publicly sealing Trump’s triumph in a ceremony that carries far more weight than a mere formality.
The significance of January 6 is not lost on anyone. For many on the left, this day represents a dark chapter in American history, forever linked to an insurrection narrative that has been peddled since 2021. It’s a date that haunts Democrats such as former Representatives Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney, who seem to believe it is emblematic of all evil in modern politics. While they brood over this infamous date, Harris prepares to join the small but elite club of vice presidents who have faced the mortification of conceding a loss in the electoral process.
Kamala Set to Join a Small, Sad Club—Unless She's a No-Show, Of Course https://t.co/Crh3ksK3uf
— Jim Polk 🇺🇸 (@JimPolk) January 6, 2025
As the vice president navigates this awkward moment, a look back through history reveals her company. Al Gore had to endure the same indignity in 2001 when he certified his defeat to George W. Bush after a rollercoaster ride of legal disputes in Florida. Then there’s Richard Nixon, who, after losing the 1960 election to John F. Kennedy, was in a similar position, having to sign off on his loss. These moments show that while the political landscape may change, the humility of defeat remains a constant for those in high office.
In an interesting twist, there remains a cloud of uncertainty over whether Harris will even show up for the occasion. History has seen its share of absentees, most notably Democratic Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who opted not to partake in the 1969 certification of Nixon’s second term victory. Given the chaotic nature of Biden-Harris politics, there’s always room for a dramatic exit, even if it is via the backdoor on such an important day.
White House Press Secretary Karine-Jean Pierre has hinted that Harris plans to make an appearance, but reading between the lines reveals more doubt than certainty. Known for spinning tales that often contradict reality, KJP’s statement leaves much to be desired. This uncertainty has sparked a wave of amusement across social media, particularly among Trump supporters who relish the potential fallout of Harris’s public humiliation.
While typical decorum might dictate refraining from gloating over a political opponent’s misfortune, the situation is uniquely satisfying. After years of relentless attacks from the Biden administration and its congressional allies, the pleasure derived from witnessing Harris endorse the very candidate she demonized cannot be overstated. The joy of schadenfreude reigns supreme in this instance, as conservatives prepare to relish the spectacle of a vice president grappling with the consequences of her own rhetoric—if she even shows up for the show.
