Sen. JD Vance of Ohio called out Vice President Kamala Harris for her campaign promise to lower prices “on day one,” despite her current influential role in the White House.
“We have a country that is being failed by its present leadership,” Vance said. “And don’t let anybody gaslight you here, because Kamala Harris is running around the country and saying that on Day One, she wants to bring the cost of goods and the cost of housing under control.”
Vance held a campaign event in Philadelphia on Monday, where he focused on contrasting the Trump-Vance campaign agenda with that of Harris.
“She says that on Day One, she wants to make groceries and homes more affordable for American citizens. Well, Kamala Harris, where have you been? Because you’ve been vice president for about 1,300 days.”
“Day One was three and a half years ago. You should have been doing your job then and not promising to do it now,” Vance added.
Harris’ Promises: A Comedy of Errors
While recently on the campaign trail, Harris said that if elected she would bring down food prices, end price gouging and lower housing costs. It’s as if she’s been living in an alternate reality for the past three years, completely oblivious to her role as Vice President.
But Vance highlighted the current high prices on electricity, food and gas, saying, “This is all because of the policies of Kamala Harris.”
“This is the person who’s promising that she’s going to fix the very problems that she has been creating for 1,300 days, and now she wants the American people to give her a promotion,” he told attendees.
Kamala’s Price Control Promise vs. Reality
| Item | Price Increase Since 2021 |
|---|---|
| Groceries | +20% |
| Gas | +40% |
| Housing | +15% |
It’s almost comical how Harris thinks she can convince the American people that she’ll suddenly fix these issues if given more power. The numbers don’t lie, and they certainly don’t paint a pretty picture of the current administration’s economic policies.
Vance’s Energy Plan: Putting America First
Vance focused on oil and energy as he made a pitch to voters in Pennsylvania, a state that will play a big role in determining the 2024 election.
“We are, first of all, going to unleash Pennsylvania energy workers. We are going to drill, baby, drill. We’re going to stop buying energy from tinpot dictators all over the world who hate this country,” Vance said. “We’re going to start buying it from our own land, from our own people, from our own workers. And that’s going to start on Day One of the Trump presidency.”
This common-sense approach stands in stark contrast to the Biden-Harris administration’s energy policies, which have left America more dependent on foreign oil and vulnerable to price fluctuations.
Harris’ Running Mate: Another Liberal Disappointment
Vance also said that Harris “has got quite the running mate,” referencing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
“The closest Tim Walz has ever come to combat is when he let rioters burn Minneapolis to the ground a few years ago,” Vance said. Walz has faced backlash recently regarding the validity of his status and service in the military.
It’s worth noting that under Walz’s leadership, Minneapolis suffered over $500 million in damages during the 2020 riots. His inability to maintain order and protect citizens’ property rights is a stark reminder of the failures of liberal governance.
Harris and Her Trusty Teleprompter: A Love Story
Vance answered questions from local reporters during the campaign event, after saying, “It is disgraceful that Kamala Harris pretends to run for the presidency of the United States, but she refuses to stand before the American people without a teleprompter standing between them. Kamala, what are you so afraid of?”
This criticism hits home, especially when we remember Harris’ numerous gaffes and word salads when speaking off-the-cuff. It seems the Vice President is more comfortable with scripted responses than genuine interaction with the American people.
Democrats’ Convention: A Celebration of Failed Policies
Vance’s event came on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. While Democrats gather to pat themselves on the back, everyday Americans continue to struggle with the consequences of their policies.
It’s almost poetic that as the Democrats convene to discuss their vision for America, JD Vance is out there highlighting the stark reality of their failures. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: on one side, we have politicians making empty promises, and on the other, we have leaders like Vance who are ready to take action.
Conclusion: A Clear Choice for 2024
As we approach the 2024 election, the choice before the American people is becoming increasingly clear. Do we want more of the same failed policies and empty promises from the likes of Kamala Harris and her Democratic colleagues? Or do we want leaders like JD Vance who are ready to tackle our nation’s problems head-on with practical, America-first solutions?
The ball is in the voters’ court, and based on the current state of affairs, it seems the American people might be ready for a change. After all, as the saying goes, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” And it looks like the Democrats have been fooling us for far too long.
