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Democrats are about to make their latest desperate gamble as they prepare to announce their vice presidential pick, a choice that seems more about optics than actual electability. Kamala Harris, who has been heralded as the frontrunner despite not earning a single primary vote, is reportedly wrapping up her mad dash to solidify her running mate. A video announcement is expected to drop soon, possibly mimicking how Joe Biden introduced Harris back in 2020—because nothing screams excitement like recycling old campaign strategies.
Behind this chaotic selection process is a rather curious figure leading the vetting team: former Attorney General Eric Holder. He’s the man who once oversaw the disastrous Operation Fast and Furious, which funneled guns into the hands of Mexican cartels. The choice of Holder to vet Harris’ VP candidates is as ironic as it gets, suggesting that the Biden administration continues to prioritize loyalty over competence. If these are the brains behind the operation, one can only imagine the caliber of candidates they’ve come up with.
So Who's It Going to Be? Lyin' Kamala Harris Expected to Announce VP Pick Tuesday.: RedState pic.twitter.com/fUR8rVLQOM
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Speculation around potential candidates has become an Olympic sport in political circles. Harris has reportedly entertained the idea of teaming up with various figures including Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—all of them considerably uninspired choices for a party eager to first infuse some hope into its ticket. While each of these contenders offers something, they come with significant baggage. Kelly may provide the swing state appeal, but his moderation is questionable at best, and Harris’s far-left views could overshadow any benefit he brings.
The vice presidential field also includes Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, notable for his popularity in a red state, though the chances of flipping electoral votes in Kentucky remain slim. Likewise, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who encapsulates everything wrong with the current administration, adds a splash of flash but little substance. The idea of Buttigieg as the first openly gay vice president is more about image than electoral strategy—especially if that’s the best they can come up with.
The Democratic Party’s choices veer dangerously close to dismissible when taking into account Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Walz, whose contributions to the campaign appear nonexistent. One is leading a state mired in chaos and corruption, while the other could barely inspire a village to vote. It raises a pertinent question: are these the best candidates the Democrats could conjure for the second-highest office in the land? It’s hard not to think of this dilemma with a heavy dose of schadenfreude.
As the announcement looms, conservatives can only sit back and enjoy the spectacle. Harris will have to defend her choice hashtagging it with ‘progressive values’ while millions are left to scratch their heads over the lack of viable options. One thing is for sure: whoever gets the nod will have their work cut out for them trying to pull a sinking ship afloat. The unveiling of this VP candidate promises to provide endless material for analysis and commentary, shedding light on the resultant internal rifts and the hollow echo of a party scrambling for relevancy.
