Some Democratic insiders are posing serious queries about Kamala Harris. In the aftermath of the Democrats' election defeat, former Vice President, Kamala Harris has largely been absent from the public eye.
This has provoked the Democrats to ponder about the various possibilities of her absence. Some claim she's just taking her time planning her next move, while others claim she's missing in action and hasn't assumed a strong leadership role, as per a report.
"Doug Emhoff is telling people she's the leader of the party, but there is a clear lack of leadership," the political source continued, referring to Harris' spouse.
According to Democratic insiders, who are still hurt over losing the election to Donald Trump, Kamala Harris is a political "Where's Waldo" who has disappeared.
"The individual you just attempted to elect with $2 billion?" The insider said, "I'm happy she's enjoying herself at a musical and being represented by CAA, but this whole 'Do not do anything, or say anything,' strategy isn't the kind of leadership the world needs right now."
"With Harris, it demonstrates how somewhat outdated the thinking is." As in, "Well, I'll go away because I'm not going to run for governor for a year and a half."
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Regarding Harris and former President Joe Biden, who is also represented by the Hollywood power agency, another source informed us that "I don't think bookings for them are through the roof."
Although they don't like California Governor Gavin Newsom, who recently started a podcast, "at least he's out there doing stuff," according to the first source.
"Kamala Harris' avoidance of new media forms was another failure," according to a recent opinion piece in the Telegraph, and a donor complained to the San Francisco Standard that "for so many Democratic donors, this was such a gut punch of an election, not to mention an expensive gut punch."
Followers are "eager to support her, and they're giving her space" to decide what to do next. "She's talking to folks, not running around trying to get press," as quoted in a report by Page Six.
Critics claim she has been absent from key leadership moments following the election, failing to take an active public role.
What has Kamala Harris done since the election?
She has attended events such as the NAACP Image Awards and raised funds for the DNC, but has kept a low profile overall.
This has provoked the Democrats to ponder about the various possibilities of her absence. Some claim she's just taking her time planning her next move, while others claim she's missing in action and hasn't assumed a strong leadership role, as per a report.
Why are Democrats calling Kamala Harris ‘MIA’?
The controversy surrounding Kamala Harris' political future rages on as speculations mount. "She’s MIA!" complained a Democratic insider to Page Six, referring to Kamala Harris."Doug Emhoff is telling people she's the leader of the party, but there is a clear lack of leadership," the political source continued, referring to Harris' spouse.
According to Democratic insiders, who are still hurt over losing the election to Donald Trump, Kamala Harris is a political "Where's Waldo" who has disappeared.
"The individual you just attempted to elect with $2 billion?" The insider said, "I'm happy she's enjoying herself at a musical and being represented by CAA, but this whole 'Do not do anything, or say anything,' strategy isn't the kind of leadership the world needs right now."
"With Harris, it demonstrates how somewhat outdated the thinking is." As in, "Well, I'll go away because I'm not going to run for governor for a year and a half."
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Is Kamala Harris really missing, or just working quietly?
Kamala Harris signed with CAA last month and saw Broadway productions of "A Wonderful World" and "Gypsy."Regarding Harris and former President Joe Biden, who is also represented by the Hollywood power agency, another source informed us that "I don't think bookings for them are through the roof."
Although they don't like California Governor Gavin Newsom, who recently started a podcast, "at least he's out there doing stuff," according to the first source.
What reasons are the Democrats citing for her election defeat?
One of her major drawbacks, according to the source, is that she is the world's most risk-averse person. She lost for a number of reasons, including the fact that she did not do enough interviews. "People had nothing to peel back the onion.""Kamala Harris' avoidance of new media forms was another failure," according to a recent opinion piece in the Telegraph, and a donor complained to the San Francisco Standard that "for so many Democratic donors, this was such a gut punch of an election, not to mention an expensive gut punch."
What’s next for Kamala Harris?
However, a source close to the veep notes that she is talking to state and federal leaders, attending the NAACP Image Awards, and raising money for the Democratic National Committee.Followers are "eager to support her, and they're giving her space" to decide what to do next. "She's talking to folks, not running around trying to get press," as quoted in a report by Page Six.
FAQs
Why are some Democrats unhappy with Kamala Harris?Critics claim she has been absent from key leadership moments following the election, failing to take an active public role.
What has Kamala Harris done since the election?
She has attended events such as the NAACP Image Awards and raised funds for the DNC, but has kept a low profile overall.
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