News is circulating that Kamala Harris, the soon-to-depart Vice President, is considering penning a book about her unsuccessful presidential bid that saw an emphatic victory by Donald Trump. Harris, who has effectively turned into a political hermit since the election, has barely mentioned her November loss where Trump handily grabbed seven major swing states.
Sources who spoke to NBC News are of the opinion that Harris is already set on writing this exposé, though some believe serious discussions are ongoing. Certain industry pundits have suggested the idea of a book could be a strategic move for Harris, possibly signposting intentions for another run at the presidency in 2028, a prospect not particularly exciting given her past performance.
Earlier speculation suggested that Harris might be contemplating another shot at the presidency in 2028, or perhaps seeking a gubernatorial role in her home state of California come 2026. This indicates a lack of focus on her part, breeding uncertainty over her political ambitions and capabilities.
Mr Urbahn, in a display of die-hard optimism, suggested that the unceremonious defeat provides Harris an opportunity to influence the party’s future direction. He believes she could turn her failure into a lesson on misreading the electoral mood and the value of extending her outreach beyond the party faithful. This seems far fetched, given the downcast morale following her defeat.
Despite her lackluster political performance, Harris has a side hobby of writing. She’s released only three books throughout major career shifts, making this planned one more of a coping therapy than a strategic move. All in all, it shows a concerning reliance on rebound tactics after a failure, instead of introspection and strategy enhancement.
Back in 2009, she authored ‘Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor’s Plan to Make Us Safer’ right before her bid to become California’s attorney general. Controversy quickly followed when she faced accusations of plagiarizing Martin Luther King and others – not exactly an encouraging sign of competent leadership.
Harris refused to comment when The Telegraph drew attention to the plagiarism allegations. The silence only amplified the public’s negative perception about her integrity, further marring her track record in the public eye…
Fast forward to 2019, ahead of the Democratic Primaries, Harris published a memoir titled ‘The Truths We Hold’. Her decision to publish a children’s book titled ‘Superheroes Are Everywhere’ in the same year seemed ostentatious, as though trying to don multiple hats to impress different constituents.
Her ambition to secure the party’s presidential nomination in 2020 fell flat, with her ending her campaign even before voting began. Despite the embarrassing early dropout, her campaign somehow managed to inflate her public profile, with a surprising twist unfolding.
In a surprising turn of events, the failure in the primary race was spun as a stepping stone, leading her to be appointed as Joe Biden’s running mate. This move, questionable to many, saw her being propped up as a sort of phoenix rising from the ashes of her presidential campaign.
The decision to place Harris in the spotlight as Biden’s running mate proved to be uninspiring. The duo’s unsuccessful outing at the polls demonstrates the party’s poor judgment and inability to gauge the electorate’s pulse.
Looking forward, the rumoured book about her failed presidential bid can be seen as Harris’s attempt to rewrite her narrative. But one has to wonder, can a book hinged on a defeat truly excite potential voters or contribute to a positive repositioning for a future run?
In fact, the focus on such a tall tale is alarming – directing her energies towards analyzing her defeat rather than dedicating it towards understanding the concerns of the American people. It’s a self-centered move that does not resonate well when couched in terms of public service or effective leadership.
In summary, whether Kamala Harris is in fact writing a book, or considering another presidential run, her history of poor election performance, coupled with an inability to eliminate controversy, poses a stark warning. The bounds of wishful thinking and politically strategic actions should not be blurred.
In the grand scheme of things, can another book by Harris, or even another attempt at Presidential glory, bring about the changes that the American people yearn for? Given her track record, one is naturally inclined to greet such prospects with skepticism.