In an opinion editorial by Christopher Bedford for The Blaze, Vice President Kamala Harris is compared to the 2016 matchup between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Bedford questions whether Harris' political rise is substantive or merely a mirage, drawing parallels between her and Clinton's perceived unpopularity and status quo representation.
Bedford argues that despite Harris' impressive titles, she has a "people problem," with employees frequently quitting and her boss questioning her identity. He cites the Obamas' apparent lack of support for Harris, noting that Michelle Obama did not mention Harris in her address to the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Bedford also points out that the Obamas were among the last prominent Democrats to endorse Harris' candidacy.
Drawing a comparison with Hillary Clinton, Bedford states that Clinton was also disliked despite her accomplishments. He attributes this to her being "mechanical with forced and unnatural expressions" and "blatantly Machiavellian." Bedford suggests that Harris is similar in these respects.
According to Bedford, Harris represents an administration that is trying to convince Americans that things are good when they are not. He criticizes her for attempting to use the dignity of her office to propel her campaign while avoiding the pitfalls of representing an unpopular administration. In contrast, Bedford portrays Trump as the consummate outsider, despite being a former president.
Bedford further criticizes Harris for trying to make the election about Trump being a "nutjob" and promising handouts, a strategy he claims Hillary Clinton also used.
He mocks Harris' lack of media presence, citing her first "interview" as being filmed, cut, and released by her own campaign.
In conclusion, Bedford suggests that for Trump to capitalize on this situation, he needs to run his campaign like he did in 2016, focusing on the wall, jobs, and crime. He advises Trump not to get hung up on the "perfect phone call" or former Vice President Mike Pence, but to stay on message. He quotes Trump's line from a recent address: "You don't have to imagine what a Kamala Harris presidency would be, because you're living through that nightmare right now.
Bedford's editorial provides a conservative perspective on the current political landscape, questioning the popularity and effectiveness of Vice President Kamala Harris while advocating for Trump's outsider status and campaign strategy.
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