Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has criticized Vice President Kamala Harris as a "lousy candidate," while "The Simpsons" writer Al Jean has boasted about a "prediction" of Harris becoming president that he made in an episode of the series 24 years ago.
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has launched a scathing attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, labeling her a "lousy candidate." DeSantis made the remarks during an appearance on "Jesse Watters Primetime," where he expressed surprise at the number of people who rushed to endorse Harris.
DeSantis's comments come in the wake of President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race and his subsequent endorsement of Harris as the Democratic nominee. Harris, who is known for her progressive views, has drawn criticism from some within the Republican Party.
Ron DeSantis Calls Kamala Harris a 'Lousy Candidate'; 'The Simpsons' Creator Brags About 24-Year-Old 'Prediction'
Meanwhile, "The Simpsons" writer Al Jean has taken to social media to brag about a so-called "prediction" of Kamala Harris becoming president that he made in an episode of the series' 11th season. In the episode, which aired in spring 2000, Harris's character, Lisa Simpson, is depicted as the "America's first straight female president" of the United States.
Jean claims to be "proud" of his "prediction," but it is important to note that the episode in question was a satirical take on the future. It is highly unlikely that Jean or anyone else involved in the production of "The Simpsons" had any genuine foresight into the future political career of Kamala Harris.
Ron DeSantis Calls Kamala Harris a 'Lousy Candidate'; 'The Simpsons' Creator Brags About 24-Year-Old 'Prediction'
The episode in question, titled "Bart to the Future," depicts Lisa Simpson inheriting a budget crunch from a previous Trump presidency. The skit humorously suggests that investment in a balanced breakfast program for children "created a generation of ultra-strong super criminals."
Lisa's character goes on to ask about fiscal availability for a "bookmobile," to which others respond that there's no money because they've "borrowed from every country in the world." The episode originally aired 16 years before the Trump presidency it predicted and takes place six years from today, in the year 2030.
Dan Greaney, the writer of the episode, told "The Hollywood Reporter" in 2016 that he wanted the storyline to serve as a "warning to America." Greaney said, "Lisa comes into the presidency when America is on the ropes, and that is the condition left by the Trump presidency. What we needed was for Lisa to have problems that were beyond her fixing, that everything went as bad as it possibly could, and that's why we had Trump be president before her."
Despite the claims of "The Simpsons" writer, it is important to recognize that political satire and actual political predictions are two very different things. The show's creators have a long history of using humor and exaggeration to poke fun at current events and societal issues.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that some Democrats are expressing concerns about Kamala Harris's viability as a presidential candidate. Attorney John Morgan, who donated $1 million to the Biden campaign, has revealed that he is now "out" as Harris is expected to become the Democratic nominee.
Morgan said on "The Ingraham Angle," "What I didn't like was a coronation instead of a convention. I didn't like the idea of two or three people picking the nominee, because I believe a convention would have provided perhaps a stronger candidate. I don't believe she can win."
The controversy over Kamala Harris's candidacy highlights the ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party as the presidential election draws near. It remains to be seen whether Harris can overcome her critics and unite the party behind her.
