Kamala’s Final Pitch at the Ellipse is a Swing and a Miss
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Key Takeaways
- Harris’s closing pitch in D.C. failed to energize voters as pro-Palestine protesters, sirens, and Joe Biden’s latest gaffe drown her out.
- Independents are disillusioned, seeing her appeals to unity as detached from voter concerns and contradictory.
- Her appeal to hope and social justice falters against a backdrop where demands for tangible solutions overpower calls for ideological unity.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
150,000
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
1 Day
MIG Reports leverages EyesOver technology, employing Advanced AI for precise analysis. This ensures unparalleled precision, setting a new standard. Find out more about the unique data pull for this article.
Reactions to Kamala Harris’s closing pitch in Washington, D.C. were tepid. There are significant obstacles for her, with criticism and skepticism largely overshadowing positive responses.
I am in Kamala Harris’s Ellipse rally crowd in D.C., and her whole crowd is angry pro-Hamas voters chanting “Intifada Revolution.” A Kamala victory means all these “lovely” people standing behind me will be coming to “protest” in your town. President Trump is the only one with… pic.twitter.com/xNg3Jl6ilb
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) October 29, 2024
Voter Sentiment
- Sentiment toward Harris’s closing pitch skews heavily negative, with approximately 70% of comments expressing critical perspectives on her message and policies.
- While some supportive voices resonate with her emphasis on democratic values, the dominant tone is critical.
- Primary criticisms focus on issues like immigration, corruption, and perceived leadership failings, and her lack of support for Palestine.
Independents
- Around 82-85% of Independents express skepticism or opposition to Harris’s messaging.
- Many Independents are frustrated with her approach to the border, seeing her policies as disconnected from their concerns.
- Americans perceive her as out of touch with citizen needs, viewing her focus on unity and democracy as insufficient to address immediate crises.
- Only 15-18% expressed support, typically referencing her work for marginalized communities, though this support was notably less intense than the criticisms.
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Language Patterns
The language on social media is charged and polarized. Key negative phrases—such as “inept,” “failure,” and “delusional”—paint a picture of Harris as lacking the capacity to address critical issues.
Negative terms related to immigration and law enforcement, like “open borders” and “corrupt judges,” further intensify the critical narrative, as commenters often challenge her ability to lead on pressing national issues.
Supportive language, though less frequent, often contains “democracy,” “freedom,” and “hope,” portraying Harris as an advocate for marginalized groups. However, this positive language is overshadowed by the stronger negative critiques.
Independents
Language among Independents reflects heightened skepticism, often using vivid and direct critiques of Harris’s policies. Terms like “open borders” and “draining Social Security” capture the most common concerns.
The rhetoric suggests Independents view her priorities as misaligned, prioritizing illegal migrants over American citizens. Other terms like “defund the police” and “intifada” reveal an intense reaction to what they see as her radical policies. Many protesters, even in her own base, are furious about Harris’s support for Israel.
Just a few seconds in and Kamala's already getting drowned out by sirens. pic.twitter.com/Fype2ThqP2
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 29, 2024
Convincing Undecided Voters
Harris’s narrative, focused on unity and social justice, struggles to resonate with undecided voters. They voice distrust and anger in response to her closing message.
The dominant critique from undecided voters is the disconnect between her rhetoric and American priorities. They say her messaging lacks the substance needed to sway them. Keywords like “inefficiency” and “self-seeking” further emphasize a view of Harris as unable to address critical issues convincingly.
Critiques often emphasize Harris's lack of authenticity, with terms like “pandering” and “lip service” describing her message. Harris’s focus on unity falls flat in the wake of divisive rhetoric from Harris and, during her closing speech, from Joe Biden.
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Shriveling Enthusiasm
Any enthusiasm generated by her closing pitch is modest and likely unable to counterbalance the significant opposition. Supporters rallying behind her message are literally drowned out by protests from angry Democratic voters and disillusioned Independents. Many Americans view her policies as radical and impractical.
Independents say her closing pitch leaves them feeling disconnected rather than energized. There is a sense of disenchantment rather than engagement. Harris’s efforts to invoke pride or urgency appear largely ineffective, particularly overshadowed by Joe Biden’s comments calling Trump supporters “garbage.
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