We’ve been told, over and over and over again, that Kamala Harris is the candidate of “joy.” Tim Walz, upon accepting his vice presidential nomination, thanked her for “bringing back the joy.” Rolling Stone gushed that Harris’ “new politics of joy is the best way to fight fascism.” The New York Times headlined, “Harris used to worry about laughing. Now joy is fueling her campaign.”
Now, for most Americans, this simply is not a time of joy.
Not a single poll shows more than 35% believing that the country is moving in the right direction. Two-thirds of Americans think America is on the wrong track. Meanwhile, the supposed candidate of joy has the approval of approximately 46% of Americans; almost 50% are unfavorable on her.
Three years of extraordinary inflation means that everyday items now cost at least 20% more than they did in 2021. Uncertainty…
