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Vance Discusses His Speech Style
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Vance Discusses His Speech Style

Hello everyone, let's talk about a moment that’s making waves in the political world, courtesy of Senator JD Vance.

As he continues to campaign alongside former President Donald Trump, Vance took a sharp dig at Vice President Kamala Harris during a recent campaign stop, highlighting his disdain for teleprompters—and by extension, Harris’s reliance on them.

So, what sparked this? During an event, someone in the audience shouted out, asking Vance where his teleprompter was. His quick-witted response? “Ma’am, I don’t need a teleprompter. I’ve actually got thoughts in my head, unlike Kamala Harris.” The crowd loved it, and the moment quickly became a talking point.

Vance’s comment wasn’t just a casual jab—it was part of a broader critique he’s been leveling at Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, ever since President Joe Biden was effectively pushed out of the 2024 race by his own party.

With Harris now the Democratic Party’s de facto nominee, Vance has been relentless in pointing out what he sees as her shortcomings, especially her tendency to avoid taking questions from the press and her reliance on scripted appearances.

One of Vance’s key arguments is that Harris, as the sitting vice president, should already be addressing the issues she promises to tackle "on day one" if elected. He pointed out to a crowd in Michigan that “day one” for Harris technically started 1,300 days ago when she assumed office. This critique cuts to the heart of his argument: If Harris has had the power to make changes all along, why hasn’t she?

Vance’s strategy also includes highlighting Harris’s avoidance of unscripted interactions with the media. In one memorable instance, he approached reporters waiting by Harris’s plane, jokingly explaining that he was checking out Air Force Two because it might soon be his plane. He even promised to take questions from the press—a dig at Harris’s reluctance to do so.

The pressure seems to be mounting on Harris. Over a month after becoming the Democratic frontrunner, she finally agreed to sit down for an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash. But even this move was carefully controlled—the interview is pre-taped, and Harris will have Walz by her side throughout, raising questions about her willingness to face tough questions alone.

Written by Arthur Higgens - September 1, 2024