Kamala Harris’s campaign is giving Joe Biden the cold shoulder, and it’s as awkward as a teenager avoiding their embarrassing parent at a school dance.
At a Glance
- No joint campaign events planned for Biden and Harris before Election Day
- Harris’s team sees Biden as a political liability due to his low 39% approval rating
- Biden’s requests to join Harris on the campaign trail met with non-committal responses
- Internal tensions rising between Biden and Harris camps
- Harris’s campaign criticizes White House for not prioritizing their needs
The Great Democratic Divide: Harris Ghosting Biden
In a move that’s about as subtle as a bull in a china shop, Kamala Harris’s campaign is giving Joe Biden the cold shoulder. It’s like watching a political version of “Mean Girls,” where the popular kid (Harris) is trying to ditch the uncool friend (Biden) before the big dance (Election Day). The irony is as thick as pea soup, folks. The very administration that’s been preaching unity and togetherness can’t even get its own house in order.
Biden, bless his heart, keeps asking to join Harris on the campaign trail. But her team’s response? “We’ll get back to you.” It’s the political equivalent of leaving someone on read. Poor Joe can’t catch a break, can he? With his approval rating hovering at a dismal 39%, he’s about as popular as a skunk at a garden party. No wonder Harris’s team is treating him like he’s got political cooties.
The Awkward Dance of Distancing
Harris’s team is playing a dangerous game of political Twister. They’re bending over backwards to avoid being seen with Biden, while trying not to explicitly reject him. It’s like watching someone try to break up with their significant other without actually saying the words. “It’s not you, it’s… well, actually, it is you, Joe.”
“Harris’ team believes Biden is a political liability at a crucial time in the campaign — but is reluctant to directly say they don’t want him to campaign for her” – Axios’s Alex Thompson
The White House, in its infinite wisdom, had set aside days for campaigning. But Harris’s team looked at those dates like a vegan looks at a steakhouse menu – with absolutely no interest. It’s almost impressive how they’re managing to dodge Biden without actually saying “no.” They should consider a side gig in professional dodgeball.
Internal Turmoil: A House Divided
Behind the scenes, it’s like a political soap opera. Some of Biden’s staffers have jumped ship to join Team Harris, causing more drama than a reality TV show. The loyalty of these staffers is being questioned more than a suspect in a crime novel. Meanwhile, Harris’s original team members are eyeing the newcomers like they’re invaders in their territory. It’s high school all over again, folks, but with higher stakes and lower maturity levels.
“The White House is lacking someone in the room thinking first and foremost about how things would affect the campaign.”
This anonymous staffer’s comment is rich. It’s like complaining that the Titanic’s deck chairs aren’t arranged properly while the ship is sinking. Maybe, just maybe, the problem isn’t the White House’s lack of campaign focus, but the fact that their policies have been about as popular as a root canal without anesthesia.
The Unraveling of the Democratic Dream Team
Remember when Biden and Harris were touted as the dream team that would lead America into a bright, progressive future? Well, that dream has turned into a nightmare faster than you can say “inflation.” Now, instead of standing united, they’re playing a game of political hot potato, each trying to avoid being stuck with the blame for their administration’s failures.
As we watch this political drama unfold, one thing’s clear: the Democratic party is in disarray. They’re so busy trying to distance themselves from each other that they’ve forgotten they’re supposed to be running against the Republicans, not themselves. It’s a spectacle that would be hilarious if it weren’t so concerning for the state of our nation.
In the end, this whole debacle proves one thing: you can run from Joe Biden, but you can’t hide from the consequences of failed policies and broken promises. No amount of political distancing can change that fact. The American people aren’t fooled, and come Election Day, they’ll remember who’s really responsible for the mess we’re in.
