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Five Moments That Derailed Harris's Presidential Run

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Back in August, when Vice President Kamala Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate in place of President Joe Biden, the atmosphere was positive. She quickly rallied supporters both inside and outside the party, and the polling gap with former President Donald Trump narrowed rapidly. However, despite the promising start, the momentum of the Harris campaign gradually declined, ultimately resulting in the failure to retain the White House. What mistakes did the Harris campaign make that caused supporters to drift away?


On the 6th (local time), major foreign media outlets selected five key moments that may have contributed to Vice President Harris's defeat in the presidential election. Of these, three were attributed to Harris herself, while her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and President Biden were each responsible for one.


The first moment is an interview conducted on ABC's popular talk show 'The View' last October.Photo by Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States taking a commemorative photo with the hosts on ABC's 'The View' on the 8th of last month (local time)
At the time, Vice President Harris responded to the host's question, "How have you been different from President Biden over the past four years?" by saying, "I don't remember anything," adding, "But I participated in most of the impactful decisions." She was expected to distinguish herself as an independent presidential candidate, not just a member of the Biden administration, but she did not meet those expectations.Photo description: On the 8th of last month (local time), U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris talks with hosts on ABC's "The View." Photo by AFP
Foreign media reported, "Harris struggled throughout the interview to express differences with Biden," and added, "As a result, even when the Trump side says the country is heading in the wrong direction under Biden's leadership, it became difficult for Harris to confidently present herself as an alternative for change."Photo description: On the 8th of last month (local time), actress Whoopi Goldberg, one of the participants on ABC's 'The View,' is whispering to U.S. Vice President Harris. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News
The first moment is an interview conducted on ABC's popular talk show 'The View' last October.

Photo by Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States taking a commemorative photo with the hosts on ABC's 'The View' on the 8th of last month (local time)

At the time, Vice President Harris responded to the host's question, "How have you been different from President Biden over the past four years?" by saying, "I don't remember anything," adding, "But I participated in most of the impactful decisions." She was expected to distinguish herself as an independent presidential candidate, not just a member of the Biden administration, but she did not meet those expectations.

Photo description: On the 8th of last month (local time), U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris talks with hosts on ABC's "The View." Photo by AFP

Foreign media reported, "Harris struggled throughout the interview to express differences with Biden," and added, "As a result, even when the Trump side says the country is heading in the wrong direction under Biden's leadership, it became difficult for Harris to confidently present herself as an alternative for change."

Photo description: On the 8th of last month (local time), actress Whoopi Goldberg, one of the participants on ABC's 'The View,' is whispering to U.S. Vice President Harris. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News


The second mistake is 'word salad' (incoherent speech).Photo description: On September 14 (local time), in her first exclusive interview with ABC-affiliated broadcasters, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is answering the host's questions. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News
Vice President Harris, who has been criticized for evading difficult and sensitive questions or speaking incoherently, did not hide her weaknesses even in her first solo interview as a presidential candidate last September.Photo by AP News: On September 12 (local time), U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is delivering a speech at a campaign event held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He showed a non sequitur response by talking about his parenting story for about 4 minutes when asked, "What policies would you implement to lower living expenses if you become president?"Photo description: Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gathered at a campaign event held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 12 (local time). AP Yonhap News
The second mistake is 'word salad' (incoherent speech).

Photo description: On September 14 (local time), in her first exclusive interview with ABC-affiliated broadcasters, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is answering the host's questions. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News

Vice President Harris, who has been criticized for evading difficult and sensitive questions or speaking incoherently, did not hide her weaknesses even in her first solo interview as a presidential candidate last September.

Photo by AP News: On September 12 (local time), U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is delivering a speech at a campaign event held in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He showed a non sequitur response by talking about his parenting story for about 4 minutes when asked, "What policies would you implement to lower living expenses if you become president?"

Photo description: Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gathered at a campaign event held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 12 (local time). AP Yonhap News


Third, the Middle East war was also identified as a factor that hindered Vice President Harris.Photo description: On the 29th of last month (local time), pro-Palestinian protesters held placards demanding 'Palestine Liberation' during Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign rally in Philadelphia, on the U.S. East Coast. Reuters Yonhap News
There was empathy for the plight of Palestinian residents in the Gaza Strip, but by defending Israel's right to self-defense, it is analyzed that the support of the younger generation and Arab American voters has shifted.Photo description: On the 7th of last month (local time), a pro-Palestinian protest march carrying a large Palestinian flag and placards took place in downtown New York City. Photo by AFP Yonhap News
Third, the Middle East war was also identified as a factor that hindered Vice President Harris.

Photo description: On the 29th of last month (local time), pro-Palestinian protesters held placards demanding 'Palestine Liberation' during Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign rally in Philadelphia, on the U.S. East Coast. Reuters Yonhap News

There was empathy for the plight of Palestinian residents in the Gaza Strip, but by defending Israel's right to self-defense, it is analyzed that the support of the younger generation and Arab American voters has shifted.

Photo description: On the 7th of last month (local time), a pro-Palestinian protest march carrying a large Palestinian flag and placards took place in downtown New York City. Photo by AFP Yonhap News


The fourth is Tim Walz, who was the running mate.Photo description: Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota and running mate of US Vice President Kamala Harris (right) Reuters Yonhap News
Vice President Harris chose Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, as a running mate instead of Jewish Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, as a desperate measure, but it is evaluated that it did not provide much help.Photo description: On the 1st of last month (local time), JD Vance, running mate of Donald Trump, and Kamala Harris's running mate Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, shook hands at a debate held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York. Photo by EPA Yonhap News
Governor Walz described himself as sometimes a "fool" during a debate with Senator JD Vance last October and also lied about being in China during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.Photo description: On the 3rd of last month (local time), a child is covering their ears as if disturbed at an event held at Mankato West High School, where Tim Walz previously worked as a teacher. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News
The fourth is Tim Walz, who was the running mate.

Photo description: Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota and running mate of US Vice President Kamala Harris (right) Reuters Yonhap News

Vice President Harris chose Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, as a running mate instead of Jewish Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, as a desperate measure, but it is evaluated that it did not provide much help.

Photo description: On the 1st of last month (local time), JD Vance, running mate of Donald Trump, and Kamala Harris's running mate Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, shook hands at a debate held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York. Photo by EPA Yonhap News

Governor Walz described himself as sometimes a "fool" during a debate with Senator JD Vance last October and also lied about being in China during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.

Photo description: On the 3rd of last month (local time), a child is covering their ears as if disturbed at an event held at Mankato West High School, where Tim Walz previously worked as a teacher. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News


The decisive blow was President Biden's remark, "Trump supporters are trash."Photo description: On the 26th of last month (local time), U.S. President Joe Biden is giving a speech at a voting encouragement event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by AFP Yonhap News
Just as Hillary Clinton once described supporters of former President Trump as a "basket full of deplorables" and faced backlash, it is pointed out that former President Trump provided an opportunity to counterattack in the final stages of the election.Photo description: On the 30th of last month (local time), Donald Trump, the U.S. presidential candidate, criticized President Joe Biden's remark that "Trump supporters are garbage" by dressing as a janitor and sitting in the passenger seat of a garbage truck. Photo by AP Yonhap News
The decisive blow was President Biden's remark, "Trump supporters are trash."

Photo description: On the 26th of last month (local time), U.S. President Joe Biden is giving a speech at a voting encouragement event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

Just as Hillary Clinton once described supporters of former President Trump as a "basket full of deplorables" and faced backlash, it is pointed out that former President Trump provided an opportunity to counterattack in the final stages of the election.

Photo description: On the 30th of last month (local time), Donald Trump, the U.S. presidential candidate, criticized President Joe Biden's remark that "Trump supporters are garbage" by dressing as a janitor and sitting in the passenger seat of a garbage truck. Photo by AP Yonhap News

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