When Kamala Harris first entered the presidential race, her team had a clear plan: keep her polished and scripted, using a teleprompter to control the message. The idea was to avoid any unscripted mistakes. But as her campaign floundered, they decided to change tactics and let her go “unscripted” in interviews. The results? Let’s just say she hasn’t exactly become the frontrunner.
Unsuccessful Appearances on Popular Shows
This week, Harris appeared on “The View,” a show that usually feels like a safe space for Democrats. However, even in this friendly setting, she managed to make things awkward. It only got worse when she joined Howard Stern—yes, that Howard Stern known for his controversial antics—and wrapped up with an appearance on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert. What was supposed to be a highlight turned out more like a low point.
Painfully Inauthentic Performance
In her conversation with Colbert, Harris came off stiff and overly rehearsed. When asked how her leadership would differ from Joe Biden’s, she responded with vague phrases about “aspirations” and “the character of the nation.” Instead of clearly outlining what makes her different from Biden or Trump, it became yet another missed chance for clarity. Watching her struggle to express any real vision is not just puzzling; it’s frustrating.
The American Dream and Housing Plans
At one point during the interview, she talked about the American dream and emphasized affordable housing. She claimed that by the end of her first term she’d build three million homes and offer $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time buyers. Sounds good at first glance? Let’s take a closer look at why this might not work.
First off, building three million homes would actually slow down construction compared to current rates! More importantly, she’s ignoring reality: it’s not just about having enough houses—it’s also about skyrocketing interest rates! Since Harris and Biden took office, mortgage rates have soared to levels we haven’t seen in decades—doubling homeownership costs for many families across America due to inflationary pressures forcing the Federal Reserve’s hand on rate hikes.
A Band-Aid Solution?
The idea of handing out $25k seems like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound given today’s market conditions where home prices are through the roof alongside those interest rates! This amount won’t do much at all; plus injecting more cash into housing could worsen inflation—the very issue she’s trying to tackle! So why weren’t these problems addressed while serving under Biden if they’re such urgent priorities now?
Lackluster Attempts at Relatability
But wait—it gets worse! Her attempt at being relatable fell flat when Colbert jokingly asked if they could share a beer together. The whole moment felt so staged you’d think there was neon signage saying “scripted banter.” As she awkwardly toasted with Miller High Life (seriously?), it became painfully obvious that connecting with everyday Americans is still beyond reach for her!
The Pattern of Inauthenticity
This isn’t about whether Harris has political experience or intelligence; it’s about how often she fails to come across as genuine or authentic. It goes beyond occasional slip-ups—it’s become routine for her: rehearsed lines mixed with hollow promises paired up against awkward interactions make it hard not see her as less leader-like but more caricature-like instead!
With election day looming less than one month away—the stakes couldn’t be higher—but here we are watching someone who continues stumbling over basic questions along with simple human interactions!
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