of new york times On Monday, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate, arguing that she is the “only patriotic option.”
of times Harris' support is not surprising. media, especially timesseems to be working overtime to get elected.
of of the times editorial committee gushing out:
Most presidential elections are essentially about two different visions of America, born of competing policies and principles. This is about something more fundamental. It depends on inviting to our nation's highest office a man who has made it clear without a doubt that he intends to disparage our values, ignore our norms, and dismantle the institutions that have made our country strong.
Ms. Harris is uniquely positioned in this race as a dedicated public servant who has demonstrated care, competence, and an unwavering commitment to the Constitution. She may not be the perfect candidate for all voters. He may not be the perfect candidate, especially for voters who are frustrated and angry about the government's failure to fix what's broken, from immigration to public schools to housing costs to gun violence. But we urge Americans to compare Ms. Harris' record with that of her opponents.
Mr. Harris is a more than necessary alternative. There are also grounds for optimism in her elevation, rooted in her policies and supported by her experience as vice president, senator, and state attorney general.
Media elites quickly changed their coverage once Harris entered the race, making a 180-degree turn that some Republicans had predicted would occur at the time.
“Harris is transforming from national punchline to rock star.” national reviewNoah Rothman reported In August. “[T]Journalists' determination to hone Harris' opinion is working in Democrats' favor. ”
Before Harris entered the race, she had the lowest net negative rating (-17) for a vice president in U.S. history. her approval evaluation In January 2024, it was just 28%, but it had only improved to 32% in July, when President Joe Biden left office. Harris' approval rating is currently around 48%, an increase of 16 points in just two months.
A Media Research Center study found in August that TV networks had provided 84% of “positive coverage” to Harris, while 89% of coverage had been given to former President Donald Trump. There has been negative press coverage.
Wendell Husebo is a political reporter for Breitbart News and a former RNC war room analyst. he is the author of politics of slave morality. Follow Wendell “×” @WendellHusebø or society of truth @WendellHusebo.
