Exactly. Harris wasn't my first choice as running mate, but I see no reason why she would not be a competent president. She's as capable and qualified as many others who have had that job.
Exactly. Harris wasn't my first choice as running mate, but I see no reason why she would not be a competent president. She's as capable and qualified as many others who have had that job.
She was my choice for running mate at the time but I have been disappointed that she has not had better preparation for top spot during her VP stint, or better PR in general. I think within the party the issue is that she is not a glad-hander. IOW, Kamala has a Hilary problem. Both women are incredibly competent and experienced, particularly up against The Opposition. But not great "retail politicians" (is that the right term?) like Bill or Obama. And apparently competence isn't relevant to "electability".
Perception is Reality in politics. (Though I do recall Hillary actually WON the most VOTES in face of lots of thumbs on the scale from Putin to Comey.)
And Democrats always let the GOP frame the message, which is fatal. And it's happening again, with Biden's age. (Which I do worry about! He seems exhausted much of the time. He is too old to survive the aging in office of truly responsible presidents like everyone but TFG.)
As thankful as I am for Biden/Harris, I could get behind Whitmer/Warlock. But they have young children. And it is a dangerous game these days.
From what I've heard, Kamala Harris and Hilary Clinton are better with small groups and interactions on a personal basis than they are with speeches and media interviews. They aren't politically gifted at the same level as Gretchen Whitmer and Raphael Warnock. Or for that matter Gavin Newsome, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan. The same could probably be said for most politicians, Biden included. Though according to commentary I've heard Kamala can do well in debates if she is properly coached.
The Biden administration definitely needs to up its game with messaging and with pushing back against this constant drumbeat about Biden's age, Hunter's travails, and how Biden was somehow responsible for inflation.
Exactly. Harris wasn't my first choice as running mate, but I see no reason why she would not be a competent president. She's as capable and qualified as many others who have had that job.
She was my choice for running mate at the time but I have been disappointed that she has not had better preparation for top spot during her VP stint, or better PR in general. I think within the party the issue is that she is not a glad-hander. IOW, Kamala has a Hilary problem. Both women are incredibly competent and experienced, particularly up against The Opposition. But not great "retail politicians" (is that the right term?) like Bill or Obama. And apparently competence isn't relevant to "electability".
Perception is Reality in politics. (Though I do recall Hillary actually WON the most VOTES in face of lots of thumbs on the scale from Putin to Comey.)
And Democrats always let the GOP frame the message, which is fatal. And it's happening again, with Biden's age. (Which I do worry about! He seems exhausted much of the time. He is too old to survive the aging in office of truly responsible presidents like everyone but TFG.)
As thankful as I am for Biden/Harris, I could get behind Whitmer/Warlock. But they have young children. And it is a dangerous game these days.
From what I've heard, Kamala Harris and Hilary Clinton are better with small groups and interactions on a personal basis than they are with speeches and media interviews. They aren't politically gifted at the same level as Gretchen Whitmer and Raphael Warnock. Or for that matter Gavin Newsome, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan. The same could probably be said for most politicians, Biden included. Though according to commentary I've heard Kamala can do well in debates if she is properly coached.
The Biden administration definitely needs to up its game with messaging and with pushing back against this constant drumbeat about Biden's age, Hunter's travails, and how Biden was somehow responsible for inflation.
And she would have the support of the Biden Administration which is helpful to remember.