Former Bush adviser Mark McKinnon warns that Hurricane Milton could pose a significant challenge for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign in the final stretch of the election.
Former Bush adviser Mark McKinnon has raised concerns that the Biden administration's hurricane response could become a "huge potential problem" for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign.
Speaking on CNN, McKinnon highlighted the risks to Harris as an incumbent during one of the worst storms in history, with all the responsibility for the response falling on her and President Biden.
Hurricane Response a Potential Headache for Harris Campaign
"It's a huge potential problem for Harris, it's also an opportunity if they respond well, but man, something as massive as this... people are going to be unhappy," McKinnon said.
He pointed out that the hurricane stories would likely dominate news coverage in the weeks before the election, making it a key factor in the close race.
Hurricane Response a Potential Headache for Harris Campaign
"Major storms are the one time when people really do look to government to say, 'This is your job. This is the one time we count on you to respond,'" McKinnon said.
He noted that the administration's response would be closely scrutinized, with any perceived failures potentially damaging Harris' campaign.
Hurricane Response a Potential Headache for Harris Campaign
"If it's anywhere near as big as it's likely to be, this is going to dominate news coverage for the next couple of weeks. It may be the only story that people are talking about. So, of course it's going to be politicized because it may be the only story," McKinnon said.
Forecasters have warned that Hurricane Milton has the potential to become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida, forcing millions of residents to evacuate.
The storm's impact on the election remains to be seen, but McKinnon's warnings underscore the potential challenges facing the Harris campaign.
In related news, Florida is preparing for Hurricane Milton's landfall, while the Biden administration has faced criticism for its mixed messages on whether FEMA resources are being used for migrants.
Vice President Harris recently sat down for an interview on the raunchy "Call Her Daddy" podcast, raising questions about the tone of her campaign.
The hurricane response and other factors will likely shape the outcome of the close election, with the risks and opportunities for Harris' campaign remaining a key focus.
