Undeniably, Kamala Harris, the Vice President, hosted a holiday brunch last weekend for acquaintances, relatives, and followers. Yet, the unmissable absence of the President left everyone asking, “Where is Joe Biden?” Strangely enough, this annual celebration took place at Harris’s house in Washington D.C., at the Naval Observatory, professionalized with separating red velvet ropes between her and the chosen attendees.
Even though Vice President Harris heartily engaged in pleasantries and posed for snaps with visitors, she tactfully sidestepped any inquiries about the missing president. An unnamed source at the event revealed an interesting tidbit, stating, “The Biden’s were conspicuously absent — I’m unsure if they were even wanted there.” It’s intriguing how our leaders’ relations are turning out, isn’t it?
The VP, during the gathering, presented her unchanging commentary, inferring that it is essential to take care of oneself in these times, even if that means bringing your own food to gatherings where the hosts are not known for their culinary prowess. Specifically, she stated, one should try and ‘bring your own dish, do what you gotta do to take care of yourself.’ An interesting initiative from someone in her position.
Harris further proclaimed, ‘You answered a calling to serve in numerous ways, thus in this festive period, it’s significant to make room for you, for us to celebrate each other…’ A somewhat oblivious statement perhaps, considering her role extends beyond just self-care advocacies or intimate celebratory actions, but should reflect the upholding citizenship welfare.
The VP’s comments took a political turn as she seemingly attempted to transform a simple gathering into a platform to discuss party strategy. She emphasized, ‘…we celebrate our work that has had and will continue to have meaning, ours has been the work that is intentional about building community, ours has been the work that has been intentional about building coalitions.’ A little off-topic, don’t you think?, but then again, the political jargon seems to permeate the atmosphere wherever our leaders are.
Rumors have been swirling around about the apparently frosty relations between the President and the Vice President since an announcement was made that President Biden will not seek re-election in the coming 2024 race. Sources suggest a possible persistent tension, raising questions about the leadership unity at the topmost level.
As the evening progressed, both the President and Vice President attended the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a noteworthy event that awarded the works of Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, and the Grateful Dead, among others. However, the atmosphere was reportedly chilly and tense, almost tangible, adding a layer of intrigue to the evening.
Video clips from the event unveiled a curious scene. Surprisingly, despite the close seating arrangement of Jill and Joe Biden next to Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, it seemed like the Bidens purposely sidelined the Vice President and her spouse. Certainly, that didn’t seem like a normal political spat. What’s going on inside the Democratic party is anybody’s guess.
As these events unfolded, and interrogations grew louder about the ambiguous state of relationships within the leadership, neither the President’s office nor the Vice President’s office issued any comment or clarification. It’s quite curious how ‘damage control’ doesn’t seem to be on this administration’s agenda, leaving the public and the party in a state of uncertainty.
Speculations continue to rife, gossip continues to swirl, and the actions of Harris and Biden continue to raise eyebrows among supporters and critics alike. Amidst it all, the silent treatment adopted by both offices feels eerily conspicuous. Transparency, communication, and accountability, it seems, have taken a backseat in today’s politics.
One can’t help but wonder if this is a sign of the disintegration of the Democratic party’s unity, an unfortunate prospect for the citizens who trust and rely on their leadership. The discord within the administration casts a long shadow over any successes they may have had, leaving people to question the credibility of the leadership.
Undoubtedly, this whirlwind of events paves the way for increased scrutiny towards future decisions by both leaders. If the current state of affairs continues, one can only speculate how deeply this could impact their governance and, in the broader sense, the country’s progress.