Kamala Harris hasn’t exactly carved a path of bold leadership. Even as Vice President, Harris has struggled to make her mark. She’s been more of a shadow than a shining figure, rarely voicing her own ideas or leading with conviction. Instead, she often seems to be following the playbook of her handlers.

In politics, everyone has a “voice,” but Harris’ voice has consistently sounded more like an echo. Rather than leading with a distinct vision, she’s mainly carried the torch for the Democratic establishment’s agenda, lacking any real initiative that feels uniquely her own.

And let’s be honest — even her own base isn’t all that excited. Harris doesn’t seem to inspire people; she just exists in a vacuum of “anyone-but-Trump” sentiment. It’s not so much that her supporters want her in power; they just don’t want the alternative.

There’s a palpable lack of enthusiasm, which becomes glaringly obvious when you see how quickly her rallies lose steam. It’s less “We want Kamala” and more “We don’t want Trump,” a rallying cry that feels thin, especially when it’s clear she’s struggling to connect.

Washington Examiner:
Vice President Kamala Harris interrupted her supporters’ chanting of her name by adding a chant that caused the crowd to grow silent at a rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Monday.

“Thank you! Thank you,” Harris said, smiling as the rallygoers repeatedly shouted her name.

The vice president then interrupted the flow of her supporters chanting by adding her own chant.

Kamala tries to get the audience to chant and it was an epic fail. This is so difficult to watch. The cringe is off the charts.

ZERO charisma
ZERO leadership abilities
ZERO social awarenesspic.twitter.com/jujgNdmfXx

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 4, 2024

A Rally with a Cringeworthy Chant

Just this week, Harris took to the stage at a rally, hoping to energize a crowd with a chant. “Thank you! Thank you!” she beamed as supporters cheered her on, chanting her name. She was in her element, it seemed — but not for long.

Hoping to inspire, she decided to lead her own chant: “Let’s get out the vote! Let’s get out the vote!” she urged, over and over. But the crowd didn’t join her. They went silent, leaving her to awkwardly chant into the void.

Unfazed, she tried again, switching her message to “Let’s win! … All right. Let’s get to work!” as if determined to bring the crowd back. But the energy had fizzled. Supporters politely applauded to cover the uncomfortable moment, but the lack of enthusiasm was impossible to ignore.

Her attempt to rally turned awkwardly into a one-woman show, with the crowd watching on more like polite spectators than energized voters.

Social media was quick to pick up on the misfire. From sarcastic mockery to blunt critique, online commentators didn’t hold back. “Kamala tries to get the audience to chant and it was an epic fail,” the popular account Libs of TikTok posted on X, adding, “ZERO charisma. ZERO leadership abilities. ZERO social awareness.”

Another user chimed in, asking, “Imagine this cringe for four years?” as if to hint at the nation’s potential future. Harris’ attempted chant had, in one fell swoop, given social media another round of ammunition.

A Pattern of Awkward Moments

This wasn’t Harris’ first awkward rally moment. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, last week, she attempted to redirect the crowd’s chants again, this time instructing them to “say their own names.”

The crowd, visibly confused, responded with a moment of silence before slowly returning to her name. It was another case of Harris trying to generate excitement but falling flat in real-time, adding to a pattern of forced, awkward interactions on the campaign trail.

While her rally attempts feel less like genuine enthusiasm and more like a scripted attempt to “connect” with voters, Harris isn’t letting up. She has a packed schedule in Pennsylvania, with stops in Scranton, Allentown, and rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

She’ll be accompanied by big-name celebrities like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, and Oprah Winfrey, a star-studded attempt to bring in the crowds and bolster excitement. But even with the added celebrity power, there’s an underlying question: Can Harris rally voters without leaning on her supporters’ distaste for Trump as the main selling point?

A Lack of Authentic Connection

One of Harris’ biggest challenges is her perceived lack of authenticity. In an era where politicians are expected to connect with voters on a personal level, she’s missed the mark.

This disconnect is glaringly obvious in her attempts to lead rally chants or engage with crowds, which often feel forced. Many conservatives have pointed out that her attempts to seem relatable end up appearing staged, more like a politician “playing” to her supporters rather than truly resonating with them.

And it’s not just conservatives noticing the issue. Even within her own party, there’s a quiet acknowledgment that Harris hasn’t struck the right chord with the public.

The Democratic base is largely united by a desire to prevent a Trump return, but that’s not enough to energize the undecided or sway the disillusioned.

Key Takeaways:

• Harris’ efforts to rally voters often come across as awkward rather than inspiring, showing a real gap in her ability to connect.
• From silent crowds to failed chants, Harris’ rallies highlight her struggles to lead with ease and confidence.
• While many Democrats dislike Trump, Harris’ lack of authentic appeal means she may struggle to draw out voters purely on opposition.

Source: Washington Examiner