Kamala Harris faces criticism from media liberals after Trump selects tough negotiators.

I have become an expert on Kamala's loss after reading hundreds of think pieces on the topic.

Kamala Harris faces criticism from media liberals after Trump selects tough negotiators.
Kamala Harris faces criticism from media liberals after Trump selects tough negotiators.

I have read 587 articles on why Kamala Harris was defeated, so I am now an expert.

In numerous cable news segments, left-wing commentators have either confronted the aftermath of the Democratic defeat or encouraged their peers to join the opposition, with Rachel Maddow urging the media to resist.

The denigration of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden has reached a boiling point as Donald Trump rushes to fill top administration positions and newspapers issue dire warnings.

Despite initially praising the Kamala campaign as "flawless" and "incredible," many media liberals now admit it was a "no-good, horrible, very bad campaign." This revelation exposes their knowledge that they were protecting the vice president to keep Trump out of the White House, further damaging the media's credibility.

Biden, Harris and other admin officials at Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony
President Biden, from left, Vice President Kamala Harris, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Maj. Gen. Trevor Bredenkamp, commanding general of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Military District of Washington, stand during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.  (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Here are some of the media post-mortems:

Andrew Sullivan: "What could more effectively dismantle an entire left-liberal worldview than reality? Despite this, my liberal friends' primary response was fury at the electorate. They texted me to argue that Harris lost due to white women specifically."

Some Democrats are beginning to understand that "woke" is not financially sustainable.

"Kamala, a Democratic lawmaker, made a "gigantic blunder" by running a billion-dollar campaign with Beyoncé and other celebrities, despite many of the struggling working-class voters she aimed to reach being unable to afford a Beyoncé concert ticket, let alone a down payment on a home."

Nellie Bowles of The Free Press stated that Harris' campaign made her angry because she is a good and competent individual who ran a campaign that embodied the delusions of modern Democrats. The campaign demonstrated that Democrats should not have to explicitly state their positions, should avoid difficult questions and questionable figures, and that the only issue women should focus on is abortion.

"The true antagonist of this tale is the corrupt Biden family, with Zombie Biden at the helm, whom the media portrayed as heroes despite their wrongdoings."

David Brooks: "Some on the left will argue that Trump's victory was due to the inherent racism, sexism, and authoritarianism of the American people, suggesting that they enjoy losing and want to do it repeatedly."

"Can the party of the universities, affluent suburbs, and hipster urban cores disrupt the Republicans? While Donald Trump hijacked a corporate party, which was not a vehicle for proletarian revolt, he did exactly that. Those who condescend to Trump should feel humbled, as he did something that none of us could do."

Politico: "Despite Harris's defenders' complaints about being associated with Biden, she struggled to identify a significant policy issue on which to disagree with the unpopular incumbent. After three months, she admitted on 'The View' that she couldn't find any differences with Biden."

National Review: "She was a poor candidate with a poor message, failing to sell herself even on the most basic level."

Well, you get the idea.

Despite her 107-day campaign, Harris failed to convince Americans of her authenticity, ability to lead as commander-in-chief, and abandonment of her far-left policies such as legalizing border crossings and supporting inmate trans surgeries. Her decision to hide from the press for a month further perpetuated the notion that she couldn't stick to her script.

The majority of people, excluding those who attribute her loss to racism and sexism, agree with my assessment that Tim Walz was a poor choice for Harris's ticket. The trans issue harmed her campaign and she failed to choose an issue to differentiate herself from the left wing of her party. She prioritized not hurting Joe's feelings over making a strong stand.

Although the VP aimed to concentrate on economic issues related to the kitchen table, such as her plan for price gouging, many Americans still believed they were paying higher grocery prices and preferred Trump's economic record over Biden's, despite low inflation and unemployment at the moment.

Tim Walz is comforted by second gentleman Doug Emhoff
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is comforted by second gentleman Doug Emhoff, as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks, conceding 2024 U.S. presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump, at Howard University in Washington on November 6, 2024.  (REUTERS/Mike Blake)

Given that Trump successfully captured the support of working-class and minority voters, it is unlikely that Harris could have done anything to stop his victory.

The president-elect has swiftly appointed his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as his chief of staff, marking history as the first woman to hold the position.

ICE director Tom Homan, who served in Trump's first term, will now be the border czar, responsible for overseeing the mass deportation program. When asked about family separation, Homan stated that it could be avoided by deporting them all together.

Stephen Miller, who was in charge of the strict immigration policy during the first term, is predicted to be appointed as the deputy chief of staff - a promotion, as reported by CNN yesterday. This may not accurately reflect the level of influence he will have as a trusted advisor to Trump.

Elise Stefanik, a GOP congresswoman from upstate New York, was told days ago that she would join the administration. Yesterday, Trump appointed her as the U.N. ambassador. She has prior experience working in the George W. Bush White House.

Some speculate about insiders who may become Treasury secretary, including Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street CEO who is co-chair of the transition. Meanwhile, Trump has chosen former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Zeldin is a mainstream conservative who has fought against excessive environmental regulations and received a lifetime score of 14% from the League of Conservation Voters. He told Planet Chronicle that the administration will roll back regulations that are hurting businesses and forcing them to move overseas.

Trump appointed Florida GOP congressman Mike Waltz as his White House national security adviser, who is a China hawk and Ukraine skeptic. Waltz wrote that stopping Russia from drawing NATO and the U.S. into war is the right thing to do, but the burden cannot solely be on the American people while Western Europe gets a pass. Trump has now reduced the House Republicans’ expected small margin by two.

Politico reports that some Democrats are already being discussed as potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election, including Josh Shapiro, Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Is it too early to start thinking about the next election?

Trump is selecting experienced and serious individuals to join his administration, despite the media's claims of a lack of guidelines. While Wiles has not worked in Washington since the Reagan era, her role is distinct. These individuals are, of course, also loyal to Trump and will follow his orders.

Trump in North Carolina
Then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

RFK Jr. may receive a significant position, yet it is uncertain if Trump will heed his unconventional recommendations on vaccinations and fluoride.

X has been flooded with hundreds of pro-Trump posts from the world's richest man, Elon Musk, and some high-profile liberals are leaving.

Notably, Trump announced that Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo would not be part of his administration, although it was widely anticipated.

The president-elect expressed gratitude to both of them for their service and enjoyed collaborating with them in his post.

My response was: Did someone take Trump's phone? The terms "idiot" and "moron" were not used.

We'll observe how long the new president's vindicated tone lasts.

by Howard Kurtz

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