In a recent discussion with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Vice President Kamala Harris aimed to connect with a demographic pivotal to Democratic support, addressing issues ranging from economic policies to international relations.
However, her engagement was marked by what critics and observers have increasingly labeled as "word salad" rhetoric, a lack of specificity, and a tendency to filibuster rather than provide concrete answers.
Watch Kamala Harris at NABJ
During the discussion, Harris's responses lacked concrete details. When pressed on how her administration plans to address economic disparities affecting Black communities, her answers circled around general policy goals like extending the Child Tax Credit or focusing on Black entrepreneurship without diving into the how’s or the specifics of implementation.
This approach likely left many in the audience and viewers at home with more questions than answers, highlighting a recurring theme in Harris's public speaking where substance is often overshadowed by style.
The term "word salad" has become synonymous with Harris's public speeches, where her sentences sometimes weave through multiple ideas without clear connection or resolution.
During the NABJ event, this was evident when discussing complex issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict or health disparities.
Her comments, while attempting to convey empathy and understanding, often ended up as a jumble of phrases that, while emotionally resonant, lacked the policy meat.
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