In the 2008 presidential race, Barack Obama, a figure now revered within the Democratic Party, was merely a symbol of "hope and change."
The liberal media, quick to latch onto the young senator's charisma, eagerly elevated him to an almost divine status. Today, it seems history is repeating itself with Kamala Harris, the Democrats' current nominee, drawing striking parallels to Obama's 2008 campaign, according to New York Post writer Michael Goodwin.
As reported by RedState, where Obama was all about "hopey, changey stuff," as former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would later say, Kamala Harris is all about "joy." She positions herself as a "joyful warrior." However, any rational, freedom-loving, patriotic American who has observed the impact of the Biden-Harris administration on America's citizenry and international standing over the last three and a half years would question the appropriateness of "joy" as a descriptor.
The Democratic Party's democratic principles have been called into question as Harris, who has not held a formal news conference in approximately 35 days at the time of this article, ascended to the presidential nomination of her party without a single delegate.
Goodwin noted that like Obama, Harris has been elusive about her plans as president. Yet, she is riding a wave of enthusiasm that could potentially carry her to the White House. Major media outlets, similar to their treatment of Obama, are promoting her candidacy rather than scrutinizing her for voters.
Harris frequently promises to take action "on day one" of her presidency. However, critics question what she has achieved during her tenure as Vice President. The media's portrayal of Harris has been criticized as being more akin to cheerleading than journalism. Goodwin stated, "This isnt journalism. Its boosterism, and its disgraceful."
For Donald Trump, the implications are clear: his opponent is a reincarnation of Hope and Change. Harris has been even more vague than Obama was in 2008. Unlike Obama, who had to compete in and win numerous primaries against Hillary Clinton, Harris was handed the nomination without needing to win a single delegate on her own.
Harris has made sweeping promises about the good she will do on her first day in office, without revealing crucial details, including cost implications. This approach has obvious credibility issues, especially considering she has been vice president for three and a half years in an administration that is not popular.
There are only two possible explanations for Harris's refusal to reveal details of her planned policies or hold a formal news conference. Either she is too tired from her "joyful warrior" work, or she doesn't want voters to know her plans. The latter seems more likely.
Despite this, Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party expect millions of voters to show up at the polls and blindly support the "joyful warrior," no questions asked. And it seems they will do just that. The question remains: will this "joyful warrior" bring about the change she promises, or will she follow in the footsteps of her predecessor, leaving Americans longing for true leadership and transparency?
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