It looks like the Republicans might have just handed Donald Trump an easy victory in the upcoming election, according to longtime GOP strategist Justin Evans.
Evans argued that Michelle Obama would have been a much tougher opponent for Trump than Kamala Harris.
He believes that the GOP’s choice of Harris as the Democratic candidate was a significant blunder.
Evans, who has been deeply involved in the Republican Party for years, described Harris as a weak candidate.
He pointed out that her close ties to the White House and the Biden administration could make her an easier target for the GOP.
“We could have beaten Michelle Obama, but Harris is just not the right choice,” he said.
According to Evans, Trump’s campaign doesn’t need to make major adjustments to their strategy because Harris, unlike Obama, doesn’t bring any new challenges.
Evans is not impressed with Harris’s career.
She has held various public office roles over the past 20 years, including district attorney, California attorney general, U.S. senator, and vice president.
“Her record is filled with weaknesses,” Evans remarked.
He highlighted Harris’s failures as the border czar and her attempts to downplay President Biden’s mental health issues.
Additionally, her previous presidential run was a flop; she didn’t secure a single delegate before dropping out.
Harris’s past affairs, including a relationship with Willie Brown and an involvement with Montel Williams, are likely to be used against her, according to Evans.
“Trump’s comments about her ‘terrible poll numbers’ are just the beginning,” he predicted.
The GOP is expected to make the most of these controversies to weaken Harris’s standing.
The Problem with Harris’s Voter Appeal
Even though Harris might have an edge with voters of color, Evans doubts that this will be enough. He pointed out her record on criminal justice and drug policy as potential liabilities.
“Her past as a prosecutor who put away minor drug offenders, including young African-Americans, will hurt her with voters,” Evans said.
He believes that the Democrats’ attempts to portray her as a reformer might not resonate well with the electorate.
Issues and Election Strategy
According to Evans, the border crisis will remain a major issue driving Republican voter turnout.
He argues that Harris’s lack of political finesse means that Trump can focus on letting her speak for herself.
“She’s not a great politician,” Evans noted. He believes that Trump’s campaign will be able to maintain momentum and that the choice of Harris as the nominee has essentially given Trump an advantage.
The Future of Harris’s Running Mate
Evans also speculated that Harris might struggle to find a running mate.
He suggested that prominent figures like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer might avoid aligning with her due to the anticipated loss.
Instead, Evans predicts that Harris might choose Mark Kelly, a U.S. Senator from Arizona, because he’s from a swing state and doesn’t have presidential ambitions for 2028.
Overall, Evans is confident that the Democrats’ choice of Kamala Harris has set the stage for a Trump victory in November.
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