Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumCNN: How you know Tulsi Gabbard really got under Kamala Harris' skin
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But what Harris started her answer on Gabbard with was the she-is-so-beneath-me-I-can't-even-bring-myself-to-take-her-seriously riff. Which, for a candidate as naturally gifted and experienced as Harris, is a clear mistake. And a mistake that appeared born of the simple fact that Gabbard pissed her off and, in the immediate aftermath of the debate, she was still fuming.
And the bottom line is that there are aspects of Harris' record as attorney general that are a major weakness for her candidacy. As a top-tier candidate, she *has* to expect to be hit on it. Who it came from is immaterial -- so the fact that she responded by dismissing Gabbard's poll numbers is telling.
This incident isn't going to do any real damage to Harris. She's right that she is a top-tier candidate and Gabbard, well, isn't -- at least not yet. But Harris' inability to keep her cool is something to keep an eye on. This isn't the only time she's going to be challenged on her record in the coming months.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/01/politics/tulsi-gabbard-kamala-harris-debate/index.html
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)I don't think she will but Gabbard is closer to Harris in the polls than Harris was to Biden when she went on the attack. There is a lot in the background for Harris that isn't discussed here. It's going to be tough running a prosecutor and Harris is about to find that out. I do like how Harris is dealing with it. She isn't. I really do think that is a good strategy. Harris is willing to change on a moments notice without apologizing or admitting error. She is willing to lob questionable attacks without apology or admitting error. In fact, she will double down. I think more of our candidates need to figure this out.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
LakeArenal
(28,820 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MontanaFarmer
(630 posts)in Aleppo, or spending most of her career in the anti-gay rights camp. Curtains.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)Also seems Harris thought of it this morning. More saw what happened last night than the return fire this morning.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)I'm sure the other candidates will not hesitate next debate if Rep. Gabbard qualifies.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Progressive dog
(6,905 posts)https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/01/tulsi-gabbard-is-running-for-president-can-she-shake-her-ties-to-dictators-and-nationalists/
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Trumpocalypse
(6,143 posts)I would really have a problem voting for.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)It still keeps her neck and neck with Williamson.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
greyl
(22,990 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
greyl
(22,990 posts)But yes, I'm against that person.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
obnoxiousdrunk
(2,910 posts)It's over for Kamala ...
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Mme. Defarge
(8,034 posts)She just wants to be president?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NWCorona
(8,541 posts)I was surprised that Harris wasn't ready for that line of attack.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Me.
(35,454 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skittles
(153,169 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Downtown Hound
(12,618 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skittles
(153,169 posts)and her anti-gay history makes me wonder why she is even there
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Downtown Hound
(12,618 posts)That, combined with the fact that she gleefully declared Donald Trump innocent, tells me everything I need to know. I'm vote blue no matter who. But I don't think she's truly blue.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)General word round here was politics and vetting. Harris runs on her prosecutor record, the approach Gabbard took was appropriate to me.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skittles
(153,169 posts)I don't understand why someone who is anti-gay is even on that stage
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Jakes Progress
(11,122 posts)gets support on this site.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Trumpocalypse
(6,143 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
the anti-gay stuff alone should have kept her off the stage.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
zackymilly
(2,375 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
thesquanderer
(11,990 posts)Presidential candidates often look for a VP willing to be their attack dog, so they can appear to stay above the fray. If that's the position Gabbard is after, she gave a decent audition last night.
There's also a basic strategy that, when you're not #2, there's limited upside to taking down #1. It might be better for you to take down the others who are between you and #1, to better position yourself if #1 subsequently falls.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)Gabbard ticks off a number of boxes when Joe goes to find a VP candidate. Female, POC, military background, geographic diversity and unflappable.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Trenzalore
(2,331 posts)God help us all.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
nini
(16,672 posts)Biden knows what's up with her.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
FirstLight
(13,360 posts)I'm recoverng from a car accident and kinda loopy on muscle relaxers
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ismnotwasm
(41,989 posts)Hes an epic ass
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mcar
(42,334 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JI7
(89,252 posts)he gets off on schoolyard type attacks on Democrats. that's why he likes trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
athena
(4,187 posts)watch the MSNBC interview of Tulsi Gabbard that was aired earlier today.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden