3 Nov 2024
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Hi there, totally agree with your previous answer to "who’s better to vote for" except "had Kamala been at the front of the ticket instead of Biden". In 2020, Kamala gathered almost none momentum during her party's primary. She had no choice but dropped out the race then. Had Joe Biden not picked her as the running mate in 2020, she would not even be running for the election this year. She is only here now because, well, you saw what happened to Democrats when Joe Biden was "ousted" earlier this year.
You know, it’s wild when you look at the 2020 Democratic primaries and see how things unfolded for Kamala Harris. A lot of it came down to her overall approach and some key moments that really shifted the public's perception.
First off, there was that moment with Tulsi Gabbard in the debate. I mean, Tulsi went right for her, hitting her hard on her record as a prosecutor. When you get taken down like that, especially in such a public forum, it’s tough to recover. It was like a heavy shot to the hamstrings—she just couldn’t regain her footing after that.
Then, you had her trying to pivot her message throughout the campaign, especially moving from more progressive stances to, let’s say, a more moderate approach. People picked up on that inconsistency. One minute she’s talking about healthcare for everyone, and the next she’s focused on banning Trump from Twitter. That kind of flip can really make voters skeptical.
And let’s not forget the energy factor. You could feel it with Hillary too—people didn’t believe she had the energy. Harris had that same vibe, especially after some debates. It’s crucial for voters to feel like they connect with a candidate on a personal level, and when you’re projecting mixed signals, it’s gonna hurt your campaign.
So, all of these things combined—her debate performances, the shifts in her positions, and that overall energy—led to a lack of momentum that was hard to overcome. It’s just fascinating to see how fast things can change in politics.