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A recent revelation about Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked an interesting discussion about the nature of success in politics, particularly for those who can flash their connections. It seems that while Harris insists she has worked tirelessly for her achievements, her record may tell a different story, revealing a career potentially greased by romantic involvement with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Although her defenders bristle at the very mention of Brown and his influence, the evidence suggests that Harris’s rise was more about who she knew rather than pure talent or hard work.
According to a thorough examination by a news outlet, Harris holds the dubious distinction of being the most absent commissioner ever on the California Medical Assistance Commission (CMAC). During her time there, she missed over 20 percent of the meetings, showing up fashionably late to others after the important discussions had already started. For a position that required participation just twice a month, her absence is not only puzzling—it’s downright comedic. Yet, despite a track record of disengagement, Harris accrued a hefty $99,000 annually, not to mention over $400,000 during her five-year tenure. One has to wonder: how many others would enjoy such lucrative compensation for such little accountability?
As Harris campaigned for higher office, she took great pains to defend her past roles, asserting she deserved every bit of her success. Even as critics questioned her qualifications, she remained steadfast, claiming that she truly “did the work.” It’s a bold stance, especially considering the overwhelming evidence that a considerable part of her career’s launch pad was a result of her relationship with Brown.
The revelations regarding her commissions further cast doubt on her narrative of hard work and dedication. Brown himself has been refreshingly candid about his role, stating that their past romance undeniably helped propel her into political positions of influence. It’s hard to argue that not all paths to political heights are paved equally, especially when some are built on relationships rather than merit. One wonders if Harris’s claims about her relentless work ethic might hold more weight if she had a more robust record of attendance.
Kamala Harris Claims She 'Worked Her A**' Off for Willie Brown to Excel in Her Political Careerhttps://t.co/Y59ndoUiAJ
— RedState (@RedState) September 24, 2024
In the grand scheme of things, the question remains whether Harris’s political prowess can truly be measured by her time served or by her reliance on her connections. While her political career is marked with the glamor of high office, it raises eyebrows as to whether she could have scaled those heights without the boost from Brown. Now facing the significant test of a future election, one has to ponder—where will she turn for help when the spotlight shines brightest and Willie Brown isn’t there to lend a hand? Anderson Cooper won’t be covering those ground-breaking stories, that’s for sure.
