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Harris has made bold moves in an effort to rally support in the final weeks, including aligning herself with Republican figure Liz Cheney and hosting campaign events in traditionally conservative areas, such as Texas. Yet, some within her party have expressed skepticism about this strategy. One political strategist noted, “If this is a vibe election, the current vibes ain’t great.”
Despite these efforts, Harris’ exclusive town hall with CNN’s Anderson Cooper in Pennsylvania, intended to showcase her leadership and sway swing voters, failed to deliver the intended impact. Her inability to provide direct answers on key domestic and foreign policy issues, along with her notoriously meandering speaking style, left even left-leaning media commentators unimpressed.
David Axelrod, a veteran Democratic strategist who was instrumental in Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns, did not hold back in his criticism, calling Harris’ performance “word salad city.” Similarly, CNN commentator Van Jones expressed frustration, admitting that “the word salad stuff gets on my nerves” and questioning the necessity of some of her evasive answers.
CNN’s Dana Bash weighed in, suggesting that Harris may not have achieved her goal of closing the deal with voters. “If her goal was to close the deal, they’re not sure she did that,” Bash remarked after the town hall.
Harris’ handling of certain issues has even caused friction within her own party. During the town hall, she sided with former Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly’s recent statements, in which he described Trump’s approach to governing as fascist. Harris’ endorsement of this view drew sharp reactions from fellow Democrats, some of whom believe such rhetoric could alienate voters.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams publicly criticized Harris for her use of divisive language, stating, “I know what Hitler has done, and I know what a fascist regime looks like. I think, as I have called for over and over again, that the level of conversation, I think we can all dial down the temperature.” Adams, who is facing his own political challenges amid federal corruption investigations, emphasized the need for a more measured tone in political discourse.
Adams’ remarks were made during a news conference in Manhattan, where he also outlined plans for increased police presence at Trump’s upcoming rally at Madison Square Garden. His comments highlight the growing divide within the Democratic Party over the best approach to confronting Trump’s political influence.
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As Harris’ campaign faces growing internal and external pressure, polling data suggests that her path to victory is narrowing. In nearly every crucial swing state—Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina, and Georgia—Harris is trailing behind Trump. These states were pivotal to Biden’s success in 2020, with the exception of North Carolina, and their loss in 2016 contributed to Hillary Clinton’s defeat.
DailyMail.com reported that Harris’ declining poll numbers, coupled with Trump’s solidified support in these battleground states, are raising alarms within her campaign. The same swing states that propelled Biden to the presidency may now be slipping out of reach for Harris, with little time left to reverse the trend.
With just weeks to go until Election Day, Harris’ campaign is at a critical juncture. The combination of internal divisions, unfavorable media coverage, and a surging Trump campaign has created a perfect storm that threatens to derail her bid for the White House. As Democrats face the reality of a tight race, questions remain about whether Harris can regain momentum or if her campaign is headed for defeat in November.
