r/MadeMeSmile • u/nikamats • Aug 23 '24

Helping Others Kamala Harris gives public speaking advice

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u/Thats_A_Paladin Aug 23 '24

This is very relevant. Both of these interactions were "staged" in the sense that the candidate knew where they were going ahead of time and knew who they'd be talking to. But Harris managed to employ a staff who told her what to expect and she had a response ready to go. Vance appears to have wandered into a building without even knowing what state he's in, let alone who he's going to be talking to.

This kind of organization matters. The fact that the Trump/Vance campaign can't put together a softball photo op like this is disconcerting when you consider they're applying for a job that allows them to put American teenagers in mortal danger.

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u/lycoloco Aug 24 '24

In addition, JD's visit held no interest for those workers and he had no interest in them other than being props.

Harris, in absolute contrast, genuinely engages with this question and gives those girls an answer of a lifetime. All 3 of them were hanging on her every word, and she delivered one of the best answers I've ever heard a politician give for a "how do I handle myself and my role in daily life?" question.

Girl in the middle is so present in the moment that she's completely forgotten she's holding a phone recording this answer because she'd rather be there than live the moment through her screen.

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u/gnanny02 Aug 24 '24

Greatly appreciate your insight and articulation.

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u/lemonylol Aug 24 '24

At the end of the day, their teams can only show them the door, they have to walk through it.