Social media erupted with criticism on Monday after former US Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated the anniversary of her presidential campaign launch.Exactly one year ago, on July 21, then-President Joe Biden announced via social media that he would not seek re-election. He subsequently endorsed Harris, who went on to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential election.To mark the anniversary, Harris shared a post on X featuring photos from her campaign. “One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States. Over the 107 days of our race, I had the opportunity and honor to travel our nation and meet with Americans who were fighting for a better future. And today, millions of Americans continue to stand up for our values, our ideals, and our democracy. Their courage and resolve inspires me. Whether you are attending a protest, calling your representatives, or building community, I want to say: Thank you. We are in this fight together,” Harris wrote.The post drew sharp reactions online, with many users mocking Harris for commemorating a campaign that did not win a single primary vote. Others noted the complete absence of Joe Biden from both the photographs and the message.Twitchy’s Amy Curtis responded, “You didn’t get a single primary vote. How very democratic.” The RNC Research, run by the Republican National Committee, added, “Becoming the presidential nominee without getting a single vote is not the flex you think it is.”Washington Free Beacon investigative reporter Chuck Ross commented, “lol. complete Joe Biden erasure.”
Political commentator Link Lauren remarked, “No mention of Biden again. Really trying to erase her association with him. She was there in lockstep with that failing administration. I don’t have amnesia.”
National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin questioned, “I wonder what caused that campaign to begin on July 21.”“‘One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States.’ Oh wow, I remember that. What did Drew Barrymore call you? Momala? Oooh, and Beyonce endorsed you, right? How did you work out? Did you win?” author John Hawkins wrote.
Where is Kamala Harris now?Since leaving Washington in January, Harris mostly stayed out of the public eye, settling back into her Brentwood home in California with her husband, Doug Emhoff, and spoke to close friends and confidantes about her next steps. She weighed whether to leave politics, run for governor or run for President for a third time. She is expected to make a decision about the gubernatorial race by the end of summer, as reported by LA Times. Harris’s limited public appearances this year- including visits to a high school graduation in Compton, a DNC fundraiser in the Bay Area, and a meeting with firefighters in Altadena — have fueled speculation about her political plans. Her absence from the California Democratic Party convention and her husband Doug Emhoff’s new teaching role at USC have added to the intrigue. Harris recently canceled a planned two-week vacation and has been spotted in New York attending Broadway shows and the Met Gala, as well as dining and shopping in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
