In a move that has drawn widespread ridicule, Kamala Harris, the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate of 2024, has decided to charge viewers to watch her deliver a speech at the 20th Anniversary Gala of Emerge America in San Francisco.
Emerge America, on Monday, announced Harris as their keynote speaker for the Wednesday event, celebrating the organization's 20th anniversary and addressing the first 100 days of Donald Trump's administration, according to Western Journal. However, the announcement was met with derision when it was revealed that those not physically present in San Francisco would have to pay a staggering $25 to livestream the speech.
The idea of paying $25 to watch Harris, whose political career has been on a downward spiral, has been met with incredulity and mockery. The pricing structure for the event, as detailed on Emerge's EveryAction page, doesn't stop at the digital tickets. Prime tables at the event, seating 10, are priced between an astonishing $5,000 to $50,000.
The response on social media was swift and unsparing, reflecting the extent of Harris's fall from grace since her resounding defeat to President Donald Trump in the November elections. One user cleverly turned Harris's own words against her, quipping, "Get ready to be unburdened by what has been again." Others made light of Harris's distinctive laugh and her penchant for always having a full wine glass within arm's reach. Some even suggested that Harris should be the one paying people $25 to listen to her.
The consensus is clear: Harris has become a political nonentity, desperately clinging to a spotlight that has long since moved on. This makes her anticipated bid for the governorship of California all the more pitiful.
The question arises: why would anyone pay to watch a livestream of a failed candidate with no realistic future in politics? Harris's campaign was a disaster, characterized by muddled messaging and a complete failure to distance herself from the unpopular tenure of former President Joe Biden.
Post-election, Harris has been largely absent from the political scene, making this gala her first major address since leaving office. However, the desperation is palpable. Charging for a livestream feels more like a scam than a comeback.
Emerge America, an organization that trains Democratic women to run for office, may have thought that Harris's name still held some sway, but the mockery on social media suggests otherwise.
Harris's vice presidency was a study in underachievement, from awkward sound bites to her inability to address assigned issues like the border crisis. Now, she's charging a minimum of $25 for what is likely to be another round of empty rhetoric.
The $50,000 tables are even more absurd. Does Harris truly believe she can attract high rollers after her campaign collapsed? Are Democratic megadonors really so masochistic?
This latest move only solidifies Harris's irrelevance. She's not a leader; she's a relic of a Democratic Party that misjudged its electorate and suffered a significant loss.
Harris's plan to criticize Trump's 100th day in office is as pathetic as it is sad. It's a stark reminder of her failure - she couldn't stop him, and now she's reduced to pay-per-view rants in a city that already agrees with her.
If Harris hopes to remain relevant, she would do well to rebuild her image quietly, rather than charging for a speech that no one requested. This isn't a return to the political scene - it's a punchline, and she's the one being laughed at.
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