The Harris Vogue piece
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Vice President Kamala Harris is back in the media spotlight, this time gracing the cover of Vogue as part of a puff piece on her “race to the finish” in her presidential campaign.
As usual, the fashion magazine went out of its way to shower Harris with praise, completely glossing over her political missteps and focusing instead on her image.
“It happens only rarely that individuals are summoned overnight for acts of national rescue, but in late July Kamala Harris received one of those calls,” Vogue breathlessly declared, as if Harris were the country’s savior rather than a politician struggling to resonate with voters.
Harris’ supporters were predictably trotted out to sing her praises, with the cover dubbing her the “candidate for our times.”
One voter, Yvette Young, even claimed, “It brought back a feeling that’s been gone for me since Donald Trump came down the escalator.”
Quite the comparison — Trump sparked a movement, while Harris has struggled to connect even with her own party.
Another voter, Tyreisa Williams, said, “I like the way she’s handled criminals and gun law,” though Harris’ record on crime has been widely criticized for its inconsistency and political opportunism.
In typical fashion, Vogue didn’t hold back in fawning over Harris’ appearance, gushing over the navy Chloé suit she wore during the Democratic National Convention.
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The Vogue writer appears to be acting more like a fan girl than a serious political writer. Harris comes across more like a California Valley Girl than a serious political figure. If she is the best the Democrats have, which I doubt, that part is in serious trouble. They could be in even more trouble if she wins.
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