As Election Day looms, Vice President Kamala Harris is stumbling, and it’s not just on the campaign trail. Recent polls show her support dwindling in key swing states. Once considered a rising star in the Democratic party, Harris is now struggling to keep her footing in what’s looking like a dramatic fall from grace.
The voters are catching on. They see the vice president’s facade as forced and inauthentic. With every awkward interview and cringe-worthy public appearance, her credibility takes another hit.
The numbers don’t lie. Polls show Harris tanking, with former President Donald Trump gaining momentum in crucial battleground states. Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania—the places that decide elections—are leaning red.
And as Trump tightens his grip on the electorate, Harris can’t seem to shake the perception that she’s simply not ready for the job. Her approval ratings are plummeting, and if these trends continue, she may find herself watching Trump’s victory celebration from the sidelines.
Vice President Harris, during a Hurricane Milton update from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday, covered her mouth and appeared to tell staff she was on a live broadcast after stumbling through a speech to the people of Florida…
“It’s a live broadcast,” she could be heard saying.
The moment came nearly 20 minutes after Harris stumbled through a speech to Floridians. She glanced down multiple times, appearing to reference notes or a script. [Source: Fox News]
Harris’ recent performance during a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) briefing on Hurricane Milton only adds fuel to the fire. As she addressed the people of Florida about the impending storm, it was clear something was off.
She stumbled through her prepared remarks, glancing down at her notes repeatedly. Midway through her speech, she told Floridians, “This one’s going to be different,” in a tone that felt less like a warning and more like a rehearsal.
But the real blunder came when Harris, unaware of the cameras still rolling, covered her mouth and appeared to tell staff, “It’s a live broadcast.” The moment screamed unpreparedness and left viewers wondering—how can someone who can’t handle a hurricane update possibly manage the highest office in the land?
The vice president’s lackluster performance during the Hurricane Milton update might have been dismissed as a minor gaffe if not for the context. At a time when strong leadership is critical, Harris looked anything but.
Her awkward pause and reliance on a script were hard to miss, especially when she struggled through simple lines like, “We ask you that by every measure understand it’s going to be more dangerous, more deadly, and more catastrophic.”
The situation was serious—Florida was bracing for a Category 5 hurricane—but Harris’s delivery made it hard for anyone to take her warnings seriously. As millions prepared for evacuation, Harris’s unsteady appearance did little to inspire confidence.
Compare that to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who was laser-focused, sharp, and in control, ensuring residents got the crucial information they needed. Once again, Harris was outclassed by a more competent leader.
The hurricane briefing incident is just one more sign that Kamala Harris is floundering at a pivotal moment. With President Biden largely out of the public eye, Harris is left to carry the torch—and she’s tripping over it.
Trump’s increasing lead in swing states is a testament to Harris’s inability to connect with the American people. While Trump’s rallies continue to draw massive crowds, Harris’s events are met with lackluster enthusiasm.
There’s no question: the clock is ticking, and the Democratic ticket is feeling the heat. As Harris stumbles toward the finish line, Trump is surging, gaining ground in all the right places.
Voters are fed up with the façade. They want a leader who speaks from the heart, not from a teleprompter. And for now, that leader looks more and more like Donald Trump.
Author: Bo Dogan
