The Harris campaign website, which includes pages to buy merchandise, donate and get to know the candidate’s background, remains devoid of any policy plans a full month after Kamala Harris became the informal nominee. It’s as if the Democrats are playing a game of “Hide and Seek” with their policies, and they’ve forgotten to come out of hiding!
As the Democratic National Convention begins this week, critics have been slamming the Democratic nominee for failing to sit for any interviews or hold press conferences. Harris’ lack of policy plans on her website comes a month after she informally became the Democratic nominee for president – and two weeks after she became the formal nominee following a roll call vote by party delegates. One might wonder if the Democrats are trying to set a new Guinness World Record for “Longest Time Spent Avoiding Substantive Policy Discussions.”
The Democrat nominee’s website does include bios for both Harris and her vice presidential candidate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota. It also includes web pages for people to donate money or volunteer, as well as a page where people can buy Harris-Walz merchandise. A FAQ page on the site answers questions related to donations, purchases from the merchandise store, and how to vote or volunteer. Users are instructed to reach out to a general email address for the campaign if their question cannot be answered via the FAQ page. It seems the Democrats have mastered the art of asking for money and selling t-shirts, but when it comes to actual policies? Crickets.
The Great Policy Disappearing Act: Harris vs. Previous Campaigns
Four years ago, when Joe Biden was running for office, he tasked an entire group of advisers with generating a 110-page policy document, according to The New York Times. It was the same with Hillary Clinton in 2016, according to the Times, which noted that she had more than 200 distinct policy proposals on record during her campaign. In comparison, Harris’ policy page looks like a blank canvas waiting for inspiration – or perhaps a magic trick gone wrong.
Meanwhile, former President Trump’s 2024 campaign website includes a tab titled, ‘platform,’ that features a 20-point policy agenda covering issues ranging from the economy to the ongoing crime surge. It’s almost as if one side believes in transparency and concrete plans, while the other is playing a high-stakes game of “Guess What I’m Thinking.”
Policy Comparison: Trump vs. Harris
| Candidate | Policy Details on Website | Transparency Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump | 20-point policy agenda | Crystal Clear |
| Kamala Harris | None | Invisible Ink |
Harris’ Policies: A Game of ‘Where’s Waldo?’
Last week, Harris unveiled her first major policy rollout, marking the first time she formally announced some positions on governing. Among those was a ban on price gouging by food and grocery companies, a $6,000 child tax credit, tax incentives for first-generation homeowners, and a promise to go after landlords and real estate investors for predatory practices that Harris blames for the rise in housing costs. It’s like she’s playing a game of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” with economic policies, blindly stabbing at issues without a coherent strategy.
However, these economic plans remain absent from the Harris-Walz campaign website – and a report from the conservative Media Research Center, released last week, indicated between 71% and 86% of Democrats and Independents said they had either not heard of Harris’ position on various topics, or were entirely unaware. It’s as if the Democrats are running a “Stealth Campaign” – so stealthy that even their own supporters can’t find it!
A Walk Down Memory Lane: Democrat Policy Amnesia
This isn’t the first time Democrats have played fast and loose with policy details. Remember the infamous “We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it” statement from Nancy Pelosi regarding the Affordable Care Act? It seems the tradition of keeping voters in the dark is alive and well in the Democratic Party.
In contrast, Republican administrations have a history of being more forthcoming with their policy plans. The Reagan administration’s detailed economic policies, known as “Reaganomics,” were widely discussed and debated before implementation. More recently, the Trump administration’s “America First” policies were clearly outlined and readily available for public scrutiny.
A Conservative Take: Transparency Matters
From a conservative perspective, the lack of policy transparency from the Harris campaign is deeply troubling. Voters deserve to know what they’re signing up for when they cast their ballots. The absence of clear policy positions suggests either a lack of preparedness or a deliberate attempt to obscure potentially unpopular stances.
As L. Brent Bozell III, the founder and president of the Media Research Center, aptly put it: “It’s 2020 all over again. As it stands now, another leftist media cover-up will decide the election.” This statement highlights the ongoing concern among conservatives about media bias and the potential for important information to be withheld from the public.
Conclusion: The Policy Void
In the end, the Harris campaign’s lack of policy transparency speaks volumes. While they’re busy selling merchandise and soliciting donations, they’ve forgotten the most important product of all: ideas for governing. As voters, we should demand more than just catchy slogans and empty promises. After all, in the grand department store of democracy, policy plans shouldn’t be hidden away in the bargain basement.
