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Kamala Harris is stepping up to bat, hoping to claim the Democratic presidential nomination after Joe Biden decided to hang up his hat. Not one to shy away from the spotlight, Harris wasted no time in announcing her plans, declaring her intention to “earn and win” the title. This, of course, came on the heels of Biden endorsing her in a statement that was more a show of loyalty than a real seal of approval. One wonders if the President simply took pity on her.
Harris has quickly positioned herself as the front-runner in the race to replace Biden on the Democratic ticket. It seems the left has already made their choice, possibly to avoid the headache of an actual competition. She’s embarked on a cross-country “listening tour,” which is the usual euphemism for gathering a slew of applause from loyal Democrats while ignoring those pesky constituents who might think otherwise. After all, how many Americans actually want to engage in a serious conversation about Biden’s legacy of inflation and a border crisis?
Her statement was filled with the usual platitudes about uniting the Democratic Party and fighting Donald Trump, the boogeyman that never seems to go away. According to her, defeating Trump is the ultimate goal, and apparently, that effort involves a lot of talk and little action. The urgency in her voice suggests that she has 107 days until Election Day, which she seems to think is just enough time to rally the party behind her. One can only picture her frantically waving her arms, hoping to unite an increasingly fractured party. Good luck with that.
Washington Examiner: Kamala Harris intends to ‘earn and win’ Democratic nomination in first comments after Biden withdrawal https://t.co/6ovUGzWcGF
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The backing of notable Democrats like Bill and Hillary Clinton could give Harris a boost, but one glaring omission stands out—Barack Obama. The former President chose to sit out this endorsement party, a decision that’s reminiscent of when middle schoolers decide not to pick someone for their dodgeball team. Instead, Obama focused on the “process,” which may just mean he’s waiting to see which way the wind blows. If she’s relying on the Clintons’ past glories, she better be ready for the fallout of their many controversies lurking just beneath the surface.
As the Vice President graciously fawns over Biden’s “extraordinary leadership,” it’s hard to ignore the contradictions. She praises a legacy that seems unmatched in modern American history, yet many Americans are more focused on how to make ends meet with rising costs all around. It’s an interesting juxtaposition, one ripe for frustration among the average voter trying to navigate their daily life while politicians play power games in Washington. Harris’s eagerness might just be met with a resounding “not so fast” come election time.
