Social media erupted with commentary following a report suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris is contemplating the establishment of a center dedicated to "policy and ideas.
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The New York Times published an article titled, "Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In," which delves into Harris and her husband's strategic considerations for future political endeavors.
According to The New York Times, one potential avenue for Harris is the creation of an institute focused on policy and ideas. Brian Nelson, who has advised Harris since her tenure as Californias attorney general, has reportedly discussed this concept with several academic institutions, including Howard and Stanford. However, some allies have expressed concerns that fundraising for such a center might pose political risks, depending on the sources of donations.
The prospect of Harris initiating a think tank, despite her presidential campaign being frequently criticized for missteps, became fodder for humor across social media platforms like X. Washington Free Beacon senior writer Andrew Stiles humorously encapsulated the report, stating, "NYT: Kamala Harris, known for her deep knowledge and ability to articulate complex issues, is thinking about launching 'an institute for policy and ideas.'" He further jested that the institute might be named, "The Kamala D. Harris Institute for Examining the Importance of Understanding What Needs to Be Done," seemingly poking fun at Harris' often criticized speaking style.
PJ Medias Stephen Green added to the satire, remarking, "Job 1: Finding some ideas and learning what policy is." Republican communicator Matt Whitlock likened the idea of a "Kamala Harris Institute for Policies and Ideas" to a headline from the satirical site Babylon Bee, comparing it to the notion of the Kardashians founding a think tank. Twitchys Doug Powers quipped, "The Kamala Harris Center for the Unburdening of What Has Been should provide a bottomless well of material."
Nathan Brand, a communications professional and political advisor, commented, "[The Babylon Bee] cant compete with this," while Abigail Jackson, the Republican Party's deputy communications director, humorously suggested naming the center "The Coconut Tree Institute," referencing a widely mocked Harris quote. Joe Jackson, communications director for Senator Cynthia Lummis, expressed skepticism, stating, "I can only imagine the type of deep thinkers that will be affiliated with this venture."
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