In a world of political spin, sometimes reality hits like a freight train. That’s exactly what happened to Kamala Harris on election night 2024, when her fantasy world of adoring crowds and “good vibes” crashed headlong into Trump’s decisive victory. According to a revealing new book, the former Vice President didn’t just lose – she was absolutely blindsided by it. I couldn’t believe it when I read that while conservatives watched the predictable outcome unfold, Harris was reportedly asking if there should be a recount. Seriously? The delusion was that deep.
From ‘Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House’:
“She was completely shocked, and [Harris’ running mate] Tim Walz was shocked. He has no words. And people are kind of explaining to him, same thing with her. And she’s like, are you sure? Have we done a recount? Should we do a recount?”
Talk about living in an alternate reality! The book by The Hill reporter Amie Parnes and NBC’s Jonathan Allen paints a picture of a campaign that had convinced itself victory was inevitable – despite every poll and political indicator suggesting otherwise. Harris campaign staffers reportedly felt “gaslit” by leadership who kept insisting “things were looking good” right up until the electoral map turned deep red. (Spoiler alert: things were definitely NOT good.)
But here’s the kicker – Harris bought her own hype! While Americans worried about inflation, crime, and border security, Kamala was busy counting crowd sizes and congratulating herself on fundraising numbers. Let me tell you something about Democrats – they’ll believe their own press releases even as their ship is sinking.
The Bubble Finally Burst
“Kamala Harris was looking at her crowd size, and they felt like the vibe was strong,” Parnes explained on the podcast “Somebody’s Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri.” She added, “And she bought all of that. She bought the hype, and so did a lot of people in the campaign.”
The scene in the Harris-Walz headquarters must have been priceless. Walz, according to the book, was so “stunned” he couldn’t even speak. I mean, when your own running mate is rendered speechless by how badly you’ve miscalculated, maybe that’s a sign you weren’t exactly in touch with the American people? Have Democrats ever met an actual voter outside their bubble?
But wait – there’s more! Instead of accepting responsibility for her campaign’s failures, Harris reportedly told friends she could have won if only she’d had more time or if Biden had stepped aside earlier. Classic Democrat move – blame everyone but yourself! Did anyone really expect her to look in the mirror?
It’s Never Her Fault
“She could have won, she told friends, if only the election was later in the calendar — or she got in earlier. In other words, Joe Biden was to blame,” the authors wrote.
Oh, Kamala. It’s never your fault, is it? One advisor, showing rare Democratic clarity, destroyed her excuse: “I don’t think we needed more time… We needed more substance. And she did not have more substance.” Ouch! When your own team is calling you substanceless, perhaps the problem wasn’t the calendar. (I’m shocked someone on her team actually said the quiet part out loud!) This blame-shifting isn’t just pathetic – it’s a perfect example of the Democrat leadership’s refusal to accept accountability. Inflation? That was someone else’s fault. Border crisis? Nothing to do with us! Election loss? Just needed more time! Are we seeing a pattern here, or what?
Even Obama Knew She Was Doomed
Perhaps the most revealing part of this whole saga is that former President Barack Obama apparently never believed Harris could win. According to the book, Obama was actively working “behind the scenes” against Harris, pushing for “a mini-primary, or an open convention” because he “did not have faith in her ability to win.”
When your party’s most popular figure doesn’t think you can win but publicly endorses you anyway, that speaks volumes about Democratic leadership. They knew she was a losing candidate but pushed forward rather than admit they’d backed the wrong horse. (The hypocrisy is simply breathtaking.)
“He didn’t think that she was the best choice for Democrats,” co-author Jonathan Allen told MSNBC. “As it turned out, she didn’t win, but he was really working against her.” Et tu, Barack?
The Harris campaign debacle perfectly encapsulates today’s Democratic Party – out of touch, blame-shifting, and living in a fantasy world of their own creation. While they were busy admiring crowd sizes and “vibes,” Americans were feeling the painful reality of their policies. No amount of recounts could have saved Kamala from her own lack of substance. The American people saw through the empty rhetoric and “word salad” speeches, delivering a verdict even Obama saw coming.
Next time Democrats wonder why they lost, maybe instead of blaming timing, Biden, or asking for recounts, they should try looking in the mirror. But don’t hold your breath – self-reflection has never been their strong suit! After all, why face reality when delusion is so much more comfortable?
Key Takeaways
- Harris was blindsided by her election loss despite clear polling indicators, showcasing Democrats’ disconnect from reality
- While publicly supporting Harris, Obama worked behind the scenes against her because he didn’t believe she could win
- Instead of accepting responsibility, Harris blamed Biden and timing for her defeat, reflecting Democrats’ pattern of avoiding accountability
- Campaign insiders admitted Harris lacked “substance,” confirming what conservatives knew all along about her empty candidacy
