Kamala Harris, itching for attention, is evidently feeling the need to invite Hollywood elites to Arizona this weekend. Ms. Harris plans to surround herself with ‘Scandal’ star, Kerry Washington, and other Hollywood actors such as Jessica Alba, Glenn Close, and Michael Early. They’ll strut around with Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett from Texas, launching voter canvasses, failing to recognize that Hollywood charm doesn’t equate to political acumen.
Apparently, props are a Harris campaign strategy, as this high-profile spectacle is scheduled right after ‘Alias’ star Jennifer Garner’s visit. Garner was also maneuvered to Arizona to pump up Harris in Phoenix and Mesa. It seems like the campaign is desperately racing against time, with only a month remaining till Election Day on Nov. 5. If public polls are any indication, they have every reason to worry, as the race in battleground Arizona is reportedly neck-and-neck.
Kerry Washington, who took up the fictional character of Olivia Pope, a crisis manager embroiled in Washington, D.C’s political scandals in the television show ‘Scandal’, is ironically trying to make a real-life political impact. The Harris campaign claims this visit is aimed at courting black voters, a cynical tactic that many find pandering.
As though employing celebrities wasn’t gaudy enough, the day will also include a ‘Black Voters for Harris-Walz Block Party’. Democratic U.S. representative Ruben Gallego, who is running for Senate, will be present, along with Former Attorney General Eric Holder and Former Ambassador Susan Rice. Strikingly, the campaign doesn’t seem to realize that celebrity endorsements are no replacement for sound policies and track record.
In a statement, the Harris campaign attempted to portray a contrast between Kamala Harris, the Vice President, and Governor Tim Walz’s ‘New Way Forward’ – a futile protection scheme for our freedoms – against the ‘Project 2025’ agenda of Donald Trump and JD Vance. Their agenda, according to Harris, is ‘extreme’ and will allegedly raise taxes on middle-class families. However, it cannot be forgotten that none of Harris’s past policies can claim credit for significant relief for middle-class families either.
As the countdown to Election Day commences, the Harris campaign continues to shove its notable advocates to the frontline in Arizona. Attempting to stir the wave of early voting starting this Wednesday, they have enlisted Doug Emhoff, the Second gentleman. Governor Walz too is gearing up for an early voting trip.
Travesty continues as Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota has also been seen batting for Harris in Arizona. Klobuchar was seen rallying small business owners for Harris on Friday. The tactics employed by the Harris campaign clearly show their disconnect from the true requirements of the American citizens.
With Harris and her entourage attempting desperately to venerate her image, political pundits on the opposing side are not sitting idle. Former President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., is preparing himself for an Arizona visit on Wednesday to encourage early voting.
The younger Trump has planned a whirlwind tour for himself, pledging to make six stops across the state. His itinerary ranges from Peoria to Queen Creek where he will be hosted by the conservative group, Turning Point Action. Trump Jr.’s strategy to actually connect with voters is a stark contrast to Harris’s Hollywood gimmicks.
Every element of the Harris campaign so far appears to be running on glitz and glamour rather than policy and substance. There seems to be a mistaken belief that the public can be swayed by extravagant displays involving Hollywood celebrities, rather than focusing on the real issues plaguing the hardworking middle-class families of America.
Harris’s failing campaign strategy, with its reliance on celebrity dazzle and pomposity, stands in sharp contrast with the ground realities of what Americans truly seek in their leaders. Committed, honest representation and proactive policymaking aren’t traits you can borrow from Hollywood’s A-listers.
The Harris campaign, currently in a tight race, may need to rethink its unconvincing approach of parading stars who have little actual impact on policymaking or governance. For many voters, this can seem not only irrelevant but incredibly frivolous, especially coming from a party that preaches fiscal responsibility.