By Jeff Crouere
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has been a consistent disappointment in her political career, particularly during her 2024 presidential campaign. In an interview on the BBC’s “Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg,” Harris claimed, “I am not done. I have lived my entire career as a life of service, and it’s in my bones.” However, her actions contradict this assertion, as she has repeatedly failed to deliver on the promises of leadership and clarity expected from a national candidate.
Harris’s 2024 campaign was marked by confusion and unpopularity. During an appearance on ABC’s “The View,” when asked what she would do differently from President Joe Biden, she responded with “not a thing that comes to mind.” This vague and disengaged answer alienated voters during a critical election cycle. The American electorate sought change, yet Harris offered no alternative vision, effectively eliminating her chances of victory.
Her performance in other interviews was equally problematic. On CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Harris’s response about the war in Gaza was so disjointed that the network had to edit it for coherence. This led to a lawsuit against CBS by President Donald Trump, who claimed the network helped Harris appear more competent and interfered in the 2024 election.
Harris’s campaign ended in a landslide defeat to Trump, losing the Electoral College 312-226 and the popular vote by over 2 million ballots. Despite this, she has framed her loss as “historic,” ignoring the reality of her failure. Her campaign was further undermined by an abbreviated timeline of just 107 days, a challenge she now explores in her new book.
Harris’s path to the Democratic nomination was also suspect. Unlike Trump, who won the Republican nomination through competitive primaries, Harris secured the Democratic nod without facing viable opponents, as party leaders ensured no challenges to her candidacy. This lack of grassroots support highlighted her inability to connect with voters, a pattern seen in her earlier campaigns.
As the 2028 election approaches, Harris remains an unpopular figure among senior Democrats, with 54% holding unfavorable views of her. Yet she shows no signs of retiring from politics. In her BBC interview, she declared, “If I listened to polls, I would have not run for my first office, or my second office, and I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here.” Her determination to run again suggests a continued focus on personal ambition over public service.
Harris’s rhetoric also reflects deep divisions. She has labeled Trump a “tyrant,” criticizing his ability to rally business leaders behind his agenda. Yet her own record as a two-time presidential candidate underscores a stark contrast: while Trump is seen as a winner, Harris remains a loser in the eyes of many voters. If she enters the 2028 race, it may only reinforce her reputation as an ineffective leader.
