Several months ago, The Onion, a satirical news organization, humorously addressed the common notion that Vice President Kamala Harris has not played a significant role in the Biden administration.
Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly joked with reporters on Thursday, stating that she had taken on a temporary job at a Macy's store in the Washington, D.C. area in order to earn some additional money before the holiday season.
This information was humorously "reported" by The Onion.
Vice President Kamala Harris humorously remarked, while folding a pile of cable knit sweaters at Macy's, that technically she wasn't supposed to have a second job outside of her vice presidency.
She added that it didn't matter much since she felt her absence wouldn't be noticed anyway. Reflecting on her limited hours at the store, she jokingly mentioned that it helped alleviate her boredom.
The underlying humor lies in the juxtaposition of the statement with the notion that Kamala Harris has been relatively unseen during the initial two years of the Biden administration.
Kamala Harris has disappointed
As the 2024 election approaches, commentators are beginning to assess Vice President Kamala Harris's performance during her time in office.
Unfortunately, the majority of these analyses have been far from flattering. An article published by The New York Times last month, titled 'Kamala Harris Is Trying to Define Her Vice Presidency.
Even Her Allies Are Tired of Waiting,' highlighted the disappointing reality for Harris. It revealed that in private discussions over the past few months, numerous Democrats from the White House, Capitol Hill, and across the nation.
including some who played a role in her selection as the party's 2020 candidate, expressed their view that she has not met the challenge of proving herself as a future leader of the party or the country.