Staff Reports
It appears the mainstream media, usually a cozy blanket for Democrats, is starting to feel the chill of Kamala Harris’s enigmatic silence. Kamala, the part-time acting president and full-time enigma, has mastered the art of playing mute with journalists, leaving them scratching their heads and wondering if she is still on a script or merely lost in a daydream of unicorns and rainbows.
While it’s not surprising that the media has been reluctant to turn on their gal, the ducks are starting to line up. A little less than two years out from the election, they seem to be ready to roll out the red carpet for some pesky questions. It would appear that Harris failed to consult her choreography and is currently stepping on the toes of her partners—namely, reporters who expected her actually to engage with them. Unfortunately, her only performances to date have been lackluster, leading many to wonder if she remembered her dance card.
MSNBC political analyst Michael Steele complains that Kamala doesn’t need to talk to the media:
“What has struck me since Donald Trump’s press conference is sort of the highbrow nature of the press coming at Kamala Harris…whining, that ‘she doesn’t talk to us.’” pic.twitter.com/2nwReC1iUB
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) August 13, 2024
One reporter from Politico shared their musings on the uphill battle Harris faces as she continues to dodge the limelight, suggesting she might need to check her script and give her public relations team a pep talk. As a sign of a real crisis, the article even noted her difficulty in straying from the well-rehearsed lines, pointing out that she hasn’t bothered to sit down for a heart-to-heart with the press since a June interview on “Morning Joe.” It’s as if the girl showed up to prom in sweatpants while her rivals are strutting in tuxedos and ball gowns.
Harris’s reluctance to engage has drawn the ire of some, with Republicans like Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance holding press conferences to showcase a clear contrast in leadership styles. They are effectively saying, “Hey, look at us! We can actually answer questions!” Harris, on the other hand, appears to be curled up in the corner, clutching her script and hoping no one notices her absence from the stage.
Further raising eyebrows was an editorial from the Washington Post, which seemed to express a desperate desire for Harris to step out of her comfort zone. They hinted at her recent policy flip-flops with a patronizing tone that suggested they weren’t quite ready to throw her under the bus but were definitely revving the engine. The idea that Harris can express her views—a fundamental part of political candidacy—has become a looming question mark in discussions about her political future, leaving many thinking she might not even have a clue what her agenda is.
The press’s plea is simple: they want some good soundbites to work with.
Instead, they’re left with a Harris who seems to be harvesting Trump-like tactics by supporting fracking and looking tough on border issues, all while trying to convince everyone that she has a plan. The left is stirring the pot, but Harris’s silence is becoming increasingly deafening, raising flags on what her next move might be. With an administration that thrives on staged performances, watching Harris can feel like observing a soap opera without any of the drama. The audience is beginning to lose interest.
