Kamala Harris squirmed under Stephen Colbert’s spotlight, refusing to name a clear leader of the Democratic Party. Her evasiveness on "The Late Show" revealed a party adrift, grasping for direction after her failed 2024 presidential run. The interview, meant to plug her new book, instead exposed cracks in the progressive machine.
Fox News reported that Harris appeared on Colbert’s show to promote "107 Days," a book detailing her 2024 campaign, set for release in September. The former vice president faced tough questions about the Democratic Party’s current state.
In typical fashion, she dodged the core issue with a smile. Colbert, noting Harris is out of office and not seeking one, pressed her on who leads the Democrats now.
“There are lots of leaders,” Harris replied, sidestepping with the finesse of a seasoned politician. Her vague response suggests a party too fragmented to rally behind one figure.
“I’m not going to go through names because then I’ll leave somebody out, and then I’ll hear about it,” Harris quipped, avoiding specifics.
This non-answer reeks of a party afraid to commit, perhaps wary of repeating past mistakes. The Democrats seem content to float in leaderless limbo.
Harris emphasized collective responsibility, saying it’s a mistake to pin leadership on one person. “It’s really on all of our shoulders,” she insisted, sounding more like a motivational speaker than a political heavyweight. Such platitudes do little to inspire confidence in a coherent Democratic strategy.
Her book, "107 Days," chronicles the challenges of distinguishing herself from Joe Biden during the 2024 campaign. Harris admitted it was tough to carve out her own identity while tied to Biden’s record. That struggle, it seems, still haunts the party’s directionless present.
Harris expressed shock at the political capitulation she’s witnessed since President Donald Trump took office.
“Many who consider themselves guardians of our system just capitulated,” she lamented, hinting at a perceived weakness in democratic resolve. Yet her refusal to name a leader mirrors that same indecision.
The interview wasn’t just about leadership woes; it touched on recent controversies. Harris referenced a major settlement by Paramount to Trump, resolving his lawsuit over CBS’s handling of her October "60 Minutes" interview. The settlement, tied to “election interference” claims, raises questions about media bias in progressive circles.
Following the settlement, the FCC greenlit Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media. This corporate shuffle coincided with the cancellation of "The Late Show," marking the end of Colbert’s platform. The timing suggests a broader reckoning for media outlets cozy with the left.
Harris’ eighth appearance on "The Late Show" doubled as a farewell to the soon-to-be-canceled program. Her frequent visits highlight her reliance on friendly media to shape her image. But with the show’s demise, she loses a key stage for her narrative.
She also announced she won’t run for California governor in 2026, a move that surprised some. This decision has fueled speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid. Harris, ever the strategist, keeps her cards close while the rumor mill churns.
Other Democrats are already eyeing 2028, with names like Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, Andy Beshear, and Gretchen Whitmer floating as contenders. Harris’ refusal to anoint a leader leaves the field wide open. The party’s future feels like a free-for-all, not a unified front.
Colbert pressed Harris again, noting there’s usually “a” leader for the Democrats. Her dodge—pointing to “lots of leaders”—underscores a party grappling with its identity. Without a clear figurehead, the progressive agenda risks stalling against a resurgent conservative wave.
Harris’s comments on collective responsibility sound noble but lack substance. Expecting everyone to share the burden without a guiding voice is a recipe for chaos. The Democrats need a captain, not a chorus of vague ideals.
Her shock at political capitulation rings hollow when she avoids bold leadership. The Democratic Party, still reeling from 2024, faces an uphill battle to regain trust. Harris’s Colbert appearance, meant to promote her book, instead highlighted a party lost in its rhetoric.
