Staff Reports
Trump has been sprinting around the campaign trail like a spry 70-something while Kamala Harris seems to be practicing her best impression of a ghost, disappearing from public view right when the stakes are getting higher. Recent reports indicate that while Trump’s engaging with Latino leaders in a dynamic roundtable, Harris decided that preparing for two interviews in Washington, D.C. was a better use of her time. Who could forget the gripping thrill of watching a vice president prepare for questions that are probably already scripted anyway?
Trump, ever the showman, expressed his disbelief at Harris’s apparent decision to take a breather in the midst of a closely contested election. With just two weeks to go, the idea that she is off the trail instead of actively campaigning raises a giant red flag. Trump’s assessment, that Harris has a reputation for laziness, resonates with many who find it hard to argue with someone who seemingly takes a vacation while trying to secure a spot in the highest office. If lazy were a currency, she’d be a millionaire by now.
Has Kamala Harris Thrown in the Towel? https://t.co/bf286oMXlS
— Signal Squid (@SignalSquid) October 23, 2024
The juxtaposition of Harris’s absence to her recent attempts to paint Trump as overtly exhausted is perhaps even more telling. She’s been on a campaign for three months, and one wonders why she suddenly feels the need to prepare instead of hitting the ground running. A candidate serious about winning would be out there rallying the troops, not retreating to a quiet corner to “prepare.” Yet, here she is, opting for the couch – a choice that seems to suggest she’s running more from responsibility than from Trump himself.
In a further display of desperation, Democrats are sending out everyone except their star player. Barack Obama hit the trail with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, indicating that even he knows the importance of a recognizable face to attract votes. However, those efforts fell flat, proving that the magic dust of charisma still couldn’t elevate their sinking ship. Meanwhile, Mark Cuban has taken on the unenviable task of pushing Harris’s economic agenda, which might as well be a hot potato that nobody wants to hold onto.
As if that wasn’t enough, the duo of Walz and Harris plans to campaign in Kentucky and Texas, two states that are about as likely to flip blue as a perennial football underdog storming the Super Bowl. This odd strategy raises eyebrows about whether they feel secure enough in the presidential race to start shuffling the deck chairs, or if they’re trying to salvage some down-ballot dignity. With Trump building momentum — a significant force as Election Day looms — it’s hard not to think they may be engaging in some wishful thinking rather than smart strategy. It’s a wild ride, and the Democrats seem to be steering straight into the danger zone.
