House Republicans launched a full-scale attack on the Biden-Harris administration, but Team Harris is plugging their ears, shouting “la la la la!” and pretending it’s not happening. That’s why you never see her doing interviews.
At a Glance
- A House Committee criticized the Biden-Harris administration for policy failures such as inflation and a border crisis.
- Republicans accuse the administration of prioritizing a progressive agenda over effective governance.
- Kamala Harris’s media strategy mimics Biden’s, potentially increasing negative coverage.
- Biden-Harris Administration projects unity despite internal and external criticisms.
Oversight Committee Hearing Highlights Failures
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing titled “A Legacy of Incompetence: Consequences of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Policy Failures.” And it’s really bad for Kamala/
Key administration policies came under fire, including those perceived as regulatory overreaches, mismanagement of taxpayer funds, and shifts in immigration policy resulting in a border crisis. Republicans laid emphasis on record-high inflation, global instability, and bureaucratic missteps as harmful consequences of the current leadership.
The memorandum of Chairman James Comer outlined these policy failures. Expert witnesses pinpointed the administration’s negative impact on U.S. energy production, financial waste, damaged international credibility, and a failed $42 billion internet expansion program.
The hearing also spotlighted Republicans’ arguments that the administration prioritized progressive goals over effective governance, causing increased consumer costs and a military recruitment crisis. Rather than defending existing policies, Democrats on the committee focused attacks on former President Trump.
Communication Strategy and Media Perception
Kamala Harris has adopted a media strategy akin to Biden’s, avoiding the press to control negative narratives. This method has sparked concerns that management from Biden’s previous campaign may still influence Harris’s approach, leading to minimized media interactions and ambiguities in her policy agenda. Harris has granted just one national interview since being nominated, leaving much of her platform enshrouded in mystery.
Her strategy aims to sidestep potential pitfalls but has also fed into narratives advanced by Trump and his allies. Given the importance of media scrutiny in shaping perception, these tactics might inadvertently contribute to the very criticisms they aim to counteract.
The Biden-Harris administration aims to present a united front despite assertions of internal divides, focusing on campaign preparations and policy implementations that promise equity and accountability. However, some view this as surface-level cohesion overshadowed by ongoing strategic rifts and external criticism from congressional hearings and political adversaries.
The decision to mirror Biden’s restrictive media engagements, seen by many as ineffective, may not suffice to address increasing political pressure and scrutiny. As the administration navigates these complex interpersonal and strategic dynamics, the resilience of its public front remains a critical aspect for stakeholders and commentators alike.
Team Harris knows it’s a bad strategy, by the way, which is why they are now seriously considering putting her on the Joe Rogan Experience.
That’ll be an experience alright…
