The liberal media is engaged in a blatant attempt to distance Vice President Kamala Harris from the Biden administration, despite her current role and long-standing association with the President.
In a striking display of media bias, outlets such as Politico, the Washington Post, and the Associated Press are actively seeking to disassociate Vice President Kamala Harris from the Biden administration. This concerted effort is evident in headlines and articles that subtly imply Republicans are trying to "tether" Harris to Biden or that she is somehow attempting to "have it both ways" as both an incumbent and a change candidate.
Politico's headline, "‘Our corrupt leadership’: Vance tries to tether Harris to Biden during Michigan rally," exemplifies this trend. The article attempts to downplay the legitimate connection between Harris and Biden by framing it as a Republican attack. However, the reality is that Harris is currently serving as Vice President under Biden and has been an integral part of the administration since its inception.
Media's Twisted Narrative: Separating Kamala Harris from Biden Administration
Similarly, the Washington Post's Aaron Blake echoes this narrative by stating that "The GOP is trying hard to tie Harris more closely to Biden on the economy, immigration and the border." Blake then cites a poll that supposedly shows Americans do not believe Harris has played a significant role in the Biden agenda, despite the fact that she has held the position of Vice President for over three and a half years.
The Associated Press takes this bias a step further by suggesting that Harris is "having it both ways" by claiming credit for Biden's record while also positioning herself as a new and different leader. The AP conveniently ignores the fact that candidates often highlight their own accomplishments and differences, regardless of their previous experiences.
Media's Twisted Narrative: Separating Kamala Harris from Biden Administration
This concerted media effort to separate Harris from Biden is particularly notable given the fact that the media previously labeled Harris as the "border czar" and attributed significant responsibility to her for handling immigration issues. However, once Harris emerged as the Democratic nominee, the media abruptly reversed course and began downplaying her role and rejecting the "border czar" label.
Outlets such as Axios and MSNBC have attempted to justify this sudden change by claiming that the "border czar" label was inaccurate and that Harris was only responsible for diplomacy in Central America. However, the fact remains that the media enthusiastically adopted the "border czar" label before Harris became the nominee and only abandoned it when it became politically expedient to do so.
Media's Twisted Narrative: Separating Kamala Harris from Biden Administration
It is clear that the liberal media is engaged in a deliberate attempt to distort the reality of Harris's role in the Biden administration. This bias is evident in their headlines, articles, and even their use of language. By portraying Harris as somehow separate from the Biden administration, the media is attempting to create a false narrative that Harris is a new and different leader who is not responsible for the failures of the administration she currently serves in.
