Kamala Makes Appearance With Colbert


When Kamala Harris first threw her hat into the presidential ring, the strategy seemed simple: keep her polished, scripted, and packaged neatly behind a teleprompter. The goal was to control the narrative and prevent any unscripted gaffes. But, as her campaign struggled to gain traction, a new approach emerged: let Harris off the leash in what they’re branding as "unscripted" interviews. The results? Well, let’s just say they haven’t exactly transformed her into a runaway favorite.

This week, Harris made an appearance on "The View," a platform typically considered a safe zone for her. Yet, despite the friendly environment, she managed to turn the opportunity into a minefield. Things only deteriorated from there when she joined Howard Stern—yes, the same Howard Stern with a history of controversial antics—and capped off her media tour with an appearance on "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert, which was supposed to be the highlight. Instead, it was more like the low point.

In her conversation with Colbert, Harris’s performance was stiff, overly rehearsed, and painfully inauthentic. When asked the inevitable question about how her leadership would differ from Joe Biden’s, Harris’s response was a mishmash of vague platitudes about "aspirations" and "the character of the nation." What should have been a moment to lay out a clear policy difference turned into yet another missed opportunity. Harris’s inability to articulate a vision that stands out from Biden’s or Trump’s is not just puzzling; it’s frustrating to watch, especially when these softball questions are clearly designed to help her shine.

At one point, she rambled on about the American dream, stressing the need for more affordable housing. Her plan, she said, involves building three million homes by the end of her first term and offering $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers. Sounds great in theory, right? But let’s dig a bit deeper into the flaws of this pitch.

First off, the proposal to build three million homes would actually be a slowdown in the rate of construction compared to the current pace. More glaringly, her plan seems to ignore the harsh reality that it’s not just a lack of housing supply that's the problem—it's skyrocketing interest rates. Since Harris and Biden have been in office, mortgage rates have climbed to levels not seen in decades, doubling the cost of homeownership for many Americans. This issue directly stems from inflationary pressures that have pushed the Federal Reserve to hike rates, making mortgages far less affordable. Harris’s answer completely sidestepped these critical factors.

And then there's the proposal to hand out $25,000 to new homebuyers, which, in the grand scheme of things, is a band-aid on a bullet wound. Given the current market conditions, where home prices and interest rates are through the roof, this amount would barely make a dent. Plus, injecting more money into the housing market this way could potentially add to inflation, worsening the very problem she claims to want to solve. The logic just doesn't add up, and it leaves you wondering why these issues weren't tackled during her current tenure with Biden if they are such urgent priorities.

Harris’s stumble didn't end with policy issues. Her attempt to be relatable fell flat when Colbert asked her to share a beer with him. The whole exchange felt so staged that it might as well have had a neon sign above it reading "scripted banter." As Harris awkwardly toasted with her Miller High Life, it became painfully clear that her attempts to connect with everyday Americans were as out-of-touch as ever. It wasn't just that the moment lacked spontaneity; it felt more like a forced attempt to mimic human interaction.

It’s not that Harris lacks political experience or intelligence. It’s that she consistently fails to present herself as authentic or genuine. This isn't about the occasional gaffe; it’s a pattern of rehearsed lines, hollow promises, and awkward interactions that make her seem less like a leader and more like a caricature of one. With less than a month to go before election day, the stakes couldn't be higher, yet Harris continues to stumble on even the simplest of questions and the most basic human interactions.

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