‘I can’t get into people’s heads': Kamala Harris tries to reshape her public image ahead of 2024

Politico ^ | 8/21/23 | Eugene Daniels

[Libloather]

CHICAGO - Backstage, as she prepares for a not-so-intimate “fireside chat” about gun safety in front of hundreds of people, Kamala Harris is unscripted and seemingly at ease, no notes or teleprompter in sight.

She’s comfortable offering condolences and counsel to those who’ve lost loved ones to gun violence - who stream in wearing red shirts emblazoned with “Moms Demand Action” or “Students Demand Action.” She holds their hands and looks into their eyes. “We speak their names,” she whispers to one woman.

**SNIP**

Her tenure as Joe Biden’s No. 2 has not been known for relaxed and warm moments like those in Chicago. Instead, Harris’ term has largely been marked by stilted performances at public events, at odds with the uninhibited interrogator she was known as in the Senate. They’ve fueled whispers about whether she’ll be a drag on the reelection ticket as the 2024 race heats up.

Now her political future, and quite possibly the success of the Democratic ticket in 2024, hinges on a simple question: Is it possible for Kamala Harris to make a second impression?

For Harris, it’s a question that fundamentally misunderstands the point. In her mind, she’s the same person she was when the prevailing narrative of her was that of a star prosecutor, ascendant political talent and even the future of the Democratic Party.

“You could have followed me around in Iowa [ahead of 2020],” Harris told POLITICO in one of two exclusive interviews. “You would have seen the same thing four years ago. It’s always who I’ve been. So I can’t get into people’s heads about why they characterize things as being one way or another. It’s not as though I’ve just found myself. I’ve always been here and never went away.”

[Islander7]

‘I can’t get into people’s heads'

But you easily get under our skin!

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[glaseatr]

This is how I see the Dems working things out.

Biden will campaign and of course, secure the nomination. However, during the time between his securing the delegates needed and the Democratic convention Biden will be removed. Most likely via the 25th amendment, but Hunters legal problems might be the vehicle also.

With Biden already having the delegates, but no longer running. It would cause the Democrats to have a brokered convention. The party big wigs will retreat into a smoke filled room and since Harris is an idiot. They will foist Gavin F-ing Newsome onto us as their nominee.

So get ready for Trump vs. Newsome.

[no-to-illegals]

Well kamala is well known …..

[drwoof]

Add it some bizarre, inappropriate cackling and there you have it!

[Noumenon]

Toss that word salad, Cackleho.

[oldtech]

I know all about her image in my mind...no need to be reminded.

[paddles]

But plenty of heads have been in her.....

[SaveFerris]

Eek!! 🤪😂

[SaveFerris]

Yikes 😳😳😬😬!!