Okay, let’s get real about what’s happening with Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. Her strategy? It’s simple: dodge tough questions, stick to the script, and—here’s the kicker—morph her accent and delivery to fit the crowd. And we’re not talking subtle shifts here. We’re talking full-on Southern drawl from a woman who grew up in California and spent part of her childhood in Canada.
Indian-Jamaican Kamala Devi Harris has an interesting new way of speaking in urban Atlanta pic.twitter.com/bU1kQYldsG
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) July 30, 2024
Kamala Harris is whatever you want her to be, depending on which audience she is talking to. She never makes a lot of sense, but I give her credit for being able to change her accent for so many audiences! pic.twitter.com/QvyaN2QeN4
— George (@George779064207) September 15, 2024
These wild accent changes have been so noticeable that even Fox News’ Peter Doocy couldn’t help but ask if Harris saves these voice-switching antics just for public appearances or if she’s pulling this off in private meetings too. Spoiler: the White House didn’t exactly clear that one up.
Peter asking KJP about Kamala’s cringe, fake accent 😂😂😂
I love Peter Doocy! Lolpic.twitter.com/mJb5ifQaAR
— 💓Nikki💓 (@Niknakgirl23) September 4, 2024
Now, Harris supporters have rushed to her defense, calling it “code-switching,” a way people shift their language or accent depending on the context, like when they’re around family or certain social groups. Sure, that’s a real thing, but does it really apply here? Kamala Harris grew up nowhere near the South, and those accents don’t exactly pop up in California. And then, just when you think her accent repertoire couldn’t get any more confusing, she rolls out a new one.
During a speech to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Harris tried on what seemed to be a fresh Hispanic accent while delivering her usual feel-good lines like “I love you back.” It’s textbook pandering, and honestly, if a Republican politician pulled this off, there’d be no end to the think pieces from outlets like The New York Times or The Washington Post, tearing them apart for cultural insensitivity or, worse, racism. But Harris? She gets a pass. Why? Because she’s on the right team—the left-leaning media will always have her back.
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Harris has pulled out multiple accents on the campaign trail however this one is one of the most interesting to date.
Harris pulled out the accent while speaking to the Congressional… pic.twitter.com/JLh5mSF6qj
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 18, 2024
Let’s be real here. It’s not about the accent. It’s about the double standard that gives Harris the freedom to pull off these cringeworthy performances without facing the same level of scrutiny that her Republican counterparts would. In today’s political landscape, it pays to share the right opinions and stick with the right side of the aisle.
