Politics
Kamala Humiliated After Major Outlet’s Piece Suggests Biden Is Better Candidate After All
We’re just two weeks away from Election Day, and Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign seems to be struggling as the polls shift in favor of former President Donald Trump. Despite an initially strong start, Harris’s momentum has slowed, with Trump now appearing to close the gap in several key battleground states.
To add to her challenges, a new opinion piece from The Hill has sparked a discussion by suggesting that President Joe Biden might have been a stronger candidate all along, creating further doubts about Harris’s viability as Election Day looms. The piece by Harlan Ullman titled ‘What if Joe Biden was the better candidate all along?’ suggests that while Harris initially managed to step into Biden’s shoes after he withdrew from the race, her campaign has struggled to maintain momentum in the crucial final weeks.
Ullman argues that the race is still too close to call, with polls showing a virtual tie between Harris and Trump. However, he highlights that Trump has closed the gap and may even be leading in some polls as the campaign heads into the final stretch. This has led many to wonder if Biden, despite his challenges, might have been able to hold off Trump more effectively than Harris. The article also points to Harris’s disastrous debate performance against Trump as a major turning point.
Ullman suggests that if that debate had gone differently or if Biden had remained in the race, the dynamics might have favored the incumbent president. “No matter who wins on Nov. 5,” Ullman writes, “some will ask whether Biden might still have been a better candidate.”
I’m still laughing at this headline. Even the guy with dementia who can’t control his bowels is a better candidate than Kamala Harris. https://t.co/jr5wEDvw9M
— Siraj Hashmi (@SirajAHashmi) October 22, 2024
Harris’s role in the administration has been less than pivotal with Biden’s national security team often taking center stage. As Ullman notes, Trump remains an engaging figure, even if polarizing, drawing large crowds, and energizing his base. His ability to command attention, combined with Harris’s struggles to resonate on the same level, has given the Republican candidate a potential edge. The contrasting physical presence of Trump and Harris is also a factor. Trump, often described as the “Energizer Bunny” of American politics, has maintained a rigorous campaign schedule, appearing tireless even at age 78.
In comparison, Harris has faced criticism for lacking the same level of energy and enthusiasm, something that many political observers believe is crucial in the final days of the campaign. “The physical comparison between the two presidents could not be more striking,” Ullman wrote. “That must favor Trump and in a small way accounts for some of his widespread public support. He is also interesting — love him or hate him, Trump is far from boring. The size of his audiences at rallies confirms that.”
As Harris and Trump continue their respective campaigns across swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Arizona, the former vice president’s stumbles are being magnified. Harris’s team has attempted to pivot to domestic issues, focusing on healthcare, economic stability, and reproductive rights—core Democratic issues. Yet, the lingering questions about her readiness to lead persist, fueled in part by Ullman’s article and the growing narrative about whether Biden could have been a stronger candidate than Kamala Harris.
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