Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round because we've got some intriguing political maneuvers to discuss today. It seems Vice President Kamala Harris is making headlines once again, and not just for her avoidance of the media. Reports are swirling that she's gearing up to step out from her role in the Biden administration, just ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week.
Now, let's break this down. Harris has been notably elusive when it comes to the press. Instead of facing tough questions, she's been the subject of glowing profiles that seem more like fan mail than journalism. But beneath the surface, there’s a big move brewing. Harris is reportedly working on rebranding herself, trying to distance her image from her far-left record. It's a classic political play—scrub the past and polish the present. But there’s a hitch in her plan, a rather significant one.
🚨🚨 Harris won't say it this bluntly in public, but her advisers do so privately: She wants to break with Biden. First up: rising prices. This is part of a highly choreographed effort to redefine herself. https://t.co/RRJBz3zvso
— Jim VandeHei (@JimVandeHei) August 14, 2024
Enter the "Inflation Reduction Act." This piece of legislation, despite its name, has been criticized for doing quite the opposite of reducing inflation. In fact, many argue it fueled inflation, causing the prices of everyday essentials to soar. And guess who cast the defining vote on this controversial act? That's right, Vice President Harris. This act is a glaring blemish on her record, one that's hard to erase or rebrand away.
On this day, 2 years ago, Kamala Harris cast a tie-breaking vote in the senate for the “inflation reduction act”.
We are now over $35 Trillion in debt and inflation has reached all time highs. pic.twitter.com/XaBUdb3vsR
— Rep. Wesley Hunt Press Office (@RepWPH) August 7, 2024
Over at the White House, there's been a noticeable shift in the narrative around inflation. Remember when we were told inflation was "transitory"? That story has since changed to acknowledging that "prices are still too high." This shift underscores the ongoing struggle with economic challenges that everyday Americans are facing. High prices at the grocery store, increased costs for gas, and more expensive utilities—these are the real impacts people are dealing with daily.
Who was that person who cast that tie-breaking vote that brought us 40-year high inflation – the highest prices in 40 years for which so many people suffer today?
That person was Vice President Kamala Harris. pic.twitter.com/x0brTM3Qfh
— Sen. John Barrasso (@SenJohnBarrasso) August 14, 2024
So, what does this mean for Harris's political future? It's a tightrope walk, folks. On one hand, she's trying to carve out her own path and identity separate from the Biden administration. On the other, her involvement in key, controversial legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act ties her firmly to the current economic woes.
DOOCY TIME: “When did you guys learn that Vice President Harris wants to distance herself from Bidenomics?”
KJP: “Why do you think that?”
Doocy: “Axios is now reporting that she is 'hoping to distance herself from President Biden's unpopularity on the economy.' Can you blame… pic.twitter.com/j3R954IRkT
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) August 14, 2024