Kamala Harris Calls Political System “Broken”
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, faced some criticism from Democratic commentators after she expressed concerns about the political system, describing it as “broken.” This remark was particularly striking given her extensive career in public office.
During her appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Harris discussed her recent book titled “107 Days.” She explained her decision not to pursue the California governorship, stating, “At this point, I don’t want to go back to the system. I think it’s broken.”
Harris elaborated, saying, “I believe our democracy is as vulnerable as it has ever been. Our system should uphold our fundamental principles, but I doubt they are as robust as they need to be right now.” It seems she may be placing some blame for the state of things on voters’ decisions during the 2024 election.
“I want to travel the country, engage with people, and listen to their concerns. I don’t want to merely seek their votes,” she added.
Commenting on Harris’s remarks, sports and culture commentator Stephen A. Smith shared his skepticism in a conversation with host Charlamagne Tha God. “Personally, I don’t think she’ll win the presidency in 2028. I don’t see her as a candidate anymore,” Smith remarked.
Charlamagne responded supportively, noting his long-time backing of Harris, but expressed confusion over her statements about the system. “Her career was the system,” he pointed out. “Saying it’s ‘broken’ is puzzling.”
Smith quickly followed up, asserting, “You’ve been an integral part of it all—lawyer, state attorney, senator, vice president. And now you say it’s broken?”
“This system had issues long before Trump’s presidency,” Charlamagne added. “It’s strange to hear her suggest stepping away from it now.”
On another note, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) seemed to welcome Harris’s decision to withdraw from the political race, which he believed would give her more time to testify about President Biden’s cognitive health before the committee. “Now that she’s not running for governor, she might have a high chance of receiving a subpoena,” Comer remarked.
Harris’s standing among Democratic voters has been declining recently. Polling data indicates her support has dropped to 21% in the upcoming 2028 presidential primary, down from around 34% at the beginning of the year.
