In a surprising move, Vice President Kamala Harris is opting to distance herself from President Joe Biden in a desperate bid to save her failing campaign.
Fox News reported that the Harris campaign has announced she will not campaign alongside President Biden and is instead portraying herself as a candidate of change.
Harris is trying to portray herself as the change candidate because the current situation created by President Biden, which she participated in, is catastrophically bad. Harris was Biden's right-hand woman this whole time and now she wants to try and pull a fast one on Americans.
White House and campaign officials have confirmed that there are no plans for Harris to appear in person with Biden during these crucial weeks.
Both the White House and Harris's campaign have remained silent when approached by media outlets, including Fox News Digital, for comments on this strategic distancing.
Harris, in her public statements, has made it clear she wishes to differentiate her potential presidency from Biden's administration.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Harris underscored her ambition to lead with a fresh perspective. She stated, "My presidency will not be a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency, and, like every new president that comes into office, I will bring my life experiences, my professional experiences, and fresh and new ideas."
The Vice President's message underscores her intent to represent "a new generation of leadership."
She continued saying, "I, for example, am someone who has not spent the majority of my career in Washington, D.C." It's true Harris hasn't been in D.C. for decades she has been involved in politics for some time and calling her an outsider is far from accurate.
Despite Harris's decision to campaign separately, President Biden intends to support her candidacy in a subtler manner. Reports indicate that Biden plans to encourage his supporters to rally behind Harris, providing her with the indirect backing needed to enhance her campaign.
This approach comes at a time when Harris faces criticism from former President Donald Trump, who claims her leadership would perpetuate the current administration's economic and immigration policies, which he deems unpopular.
This critique is particularly noteworthy as Trump currently leads polls concerning the economy and immigration, significant issues for voters as the election approaches.
Former President Trump has not hesitated to express his views on Harris's campaign strategy, suggesting that her presidency could mirror the policies of the current administration. This narrative is likely an attempt to frame Harris as unable to deviate from Biden's trajectory, despite her assertions to the contrary.
Polls indicate that Trump holds an advantage in areas such as the economy and immigration. These are key focuses for many voters, making his critiques of Harris and the Biden administration a critical aspect of the electoral conversation.
In response to the political discourse surrounding her campaign, Harris continues to emphasize a break from traditional expectations.
Her commitment to fresh ideas and leadership is under scrutiny considering she has gone on record saying she would have changed nothing about Biden's time in office if she could go back.
Critics and supporters alike are closely monitoring Harris's efforts to reconcile her current position in the administration with her campaign's emphasis on change. The absence of a unified front with President Biden raises questions about the dynamics within the Democratic Party as Election Day nears.