DRAG QUEEN Olympics And WEIRD Candidates

Character Traits

Ben Shapiro critiques Kamala Harris, highlighting her perceived oddities and radical policies. He argues that while Harris's rise in the polls is partly due to relief over Joe Biden not running, her personal quirks and extreme stances remain problematic 1. Shapiro points out that Harris's policies, like her stance on equity and fracking, are seen as radical, and her personal mannerisms, such as her laughter and speech patterns, contribute to her "weird" persona 2.

Kamala Harris is a weird person. She's a very strange individual.

--- Ben Shapiro

He suggests that these traits are exposed more under the national spotlight, making it difficult for Democrats to rebrand her effectively 3.

   

Democratic Strategy

The Democratic strategy involves reframing Harris's perceived weirdness into a political asset. Shapiro notes that despite media efforts to boost her image, Harris still trails in polls against Donald Trump 4. He describes attempts to transform her quirks into strengths, likening it to the "Let's go Brandon" meme, where Democrats tried to turn a negative into a positive 5.

Democrats are trying to take all of the weirdnesses of Kamala Harris and magically shift them over in real time into assets.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro remains skeptical, suggesting that these efforts may not be enough to overcome her inherent weaknesses as a candidate.