I didn't believe it was possible, but this time the Democrats have actually nominated a less likable candidate than Hillary Clinton to their presidential ticket. Last night, during the vice presidential debate, America endured a 90-minute introduction to the charmless Kamala "I won't be lectured" Harris. I shiver to think of her in the VP slot.
All dressed up in her best sneers and snark, the senator from California--which in itself should be a warning to the country--grimaced smugly, laughed mirthlessly, shook her head constantly, and in general proved herself to be an unpleasant candidate not quite up to the task at hand. Harris specializes in deflection and evasiveness; she never gave a straight answer to any question. In short, she was dreadful.
True, Vice President Pence interrupted. He had to in order to get some hard facts on the table, and facts he did have, such as Harris's left-wing record and her inconsistency on fracking and taxes. Even when it required an interruption to state his case, Pence defended President Trump on the completely false "white supremacy" meme that the dishonest media regurgitates every ten minutes, on Trump's economic achievements, and on the president's love and support of the military. He also nailed her on the crucial question of packing the Supreme Court--I'm so glad he didn't let that one go. She flatly refused to answer, just as Joe Biden always does--which is, of course, its own answer.
Kamala "I'm speaking!" Harris did her share of interrupting Vice President Pence, which was of course tolerated by the "moderator." Pence actually ended up with over three minutes less total speaking time than Harris. He also ended up with a fly on his head that fascinated social media. We seem to have become a society that's easily amused.
What was decidedly unamusing was Harris's arrogance and condescension. She actually deigned to explain definitions of not one, but two everyday words. Now the great unwashed masses who were watching will understand the meanings of "debt" and "bounty." What a relief! I've always wondered what those words mean.
