Media liberals savage Kamala as Trump picks experienced hard-liners
As the dust settles on the 2024 election and the Republican Party celebrates another victory, the Democratic Party is left reeling and searching for answers. Among the many post-mortems and analyses, one thing is clear – Kamala Harris got clobbered, and the blame game has begun.
Having read 587 pieces on the subject and watched countless cable segments dissecting the Democratic wipeout, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on the matter. The once-praised Kamala operation is now being described as a “no-good, horrible, very bad campaign” by many in the media. It seems that the liberal pundits who once lauded Harris are now quick to distance themselves from her failure.
The reasons for Harris’ loss are being hotly debated. Some point to her inability to connect with working-class voters, while others criticize her for running a campaign that exemplified the delusions of modern Democrats. Many are quick to blame her close association with President Biden, accusing her of failing to differentiate herself from his unpopular policies.
In a campaign that lasted just 107 days, Harris struggled to convince Americans of her authenticity and ability to lead. Her failure to pick a substantive policy issue to break away from the left wing of her party, as well as her reluctance to engage with the press, left many voters feeling uncertain about her candidacy.
Despite her attempts to focus on kitchen-table economics, such as with her price-gouging plan, Harris could not overcome the shadow of Trump’s economic record. The former president’s success in hijacking working-class and minority voters proved to be a formidable obstacle for the Democratic ticket.
As President-elect Trump moves quickly to fill top administration posts, the media is abuzz with speculation about who will join his inner circle. Campaign manager Susie Wiles has already been named chief of staff, making her the first woman to hold the position. Other names being floated include Tom Homan as border czar, Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff, Elise Stefanik as U.N. ambassador, and Howard Lutnick as Treasury secretary.
The swift and decisive actions of the Trump administration have left many Democrats scrambling to regroup and plan for the future. Speculation is already rampant about potential candidates for the 2028 election, with names like Josh Shapiro, Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, and Andy Beshear being thrown into the mix.
As the Democratic Party grapples with the fallout from yet another defeat, one thing is clear – the road to the White House in 2028 will be long and challenging. But with the right candidates and a clear message, they may yet have a chance to reclaim the presidency.
