By Githeriman – Githeri Media: Not Just the Beans, but the Real Stories
In a move that seems more like a page out of Trump’s playbook, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to hold a rally at the very same arena in Milwaukee where Donald J. Trump accepted the Republican nomination just a month ago. The Fiserv Forum, a site drenched in the echoes of Trump’s triumphant speech, will now play host to Harris’s latest attempt to remind everyone that she, too, can draw a crowd—or at least try.
Trump's Influence Lingers in Milwaukee
Is Kamala Harris running her own campaign, or is she simply chasing the ghost of Donald Trump? It appears that Trump is living rent-free in her mind, as she tries to one-up the former President at every turn. Holding a rally at Trump's venue might seem like a power move, but it screams of obsession more than strategy. While Trump basks in the glory of a venue he filled with supporters, Harris seems to be chasing shadows, hoping to match the energy and fervor that Trump naturally commands.
Harris’s rally comes at a time when Trump is still dominating the political conversation, despite stepping out of the presidential spotlight. It's no secret that crowd size is Trump’s favorite yardstick for success—a point Harris appears keen to exploit. But as she steps into Trump’s territory, one has to wonder: is she rallying for her own campaign or merely poking the bear?
Kamala's Fiserv Forum Gamble
The Fiserv Forum, with its 18,000-seat capacity, has become a symbolic battleground. Trump packed the house last month, sending ripples through the political landscape and asserting his continued influence. Now, Harris is attempting to do the same, but the question remains: will the seats be filled with supporters or just an echo of Trump’s past rally?
The vice president's choice of venue is not just a logistical decision; it’s a psychological play. But for someone who seems to be trying to avoid Trump, she certainly can’t stop thinking about him. This rally could easily backfire, especially if the crowd doesn’t measure up to Trump’s. In a world where optics are everything, Harris's obsession with Trump could be her undoing.
Trump Remains the Benchmark
Even in his absence from official office, Trump remains the benchmark against which his opponents measure their success. Whether it's filling venues, rallying voters, or even crafting policy ideas—Harris can’t seem to escape Trump’s looming presence. Earlier this month, she proposed eliminating federal taxes on tips for hospitality workers, only for Trump to immediately call her out for "stealing" his idea.
It’s almost as if Harris is running a campaign not against Republican ideals, but against the specter of Donald Trump himself. The Democrats' attempts to undermine Trump have become a fixation, with every move seemingly designed to irritate or provoke him.
Final Thoughts
Kamala Harris’s rally at the Fiserv Forum is less about her vision for America and more about her preoccupation with Donald Trump. It’s as if she’s setting up camp in Trump’s mind—if only to prove that he’s occupying hers. In the end, while Harris might think she’s taking the fight to Trump, she’s only reinforcing his dominance in the political arena. After all, it seems that even in his absence, Trump continues to define the race—one rally at a time.
