Syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt raises serious concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’s qualifications for the presidency, arguing that she lacks the necessary skills and experience. Hewitt’s analysis focuses on Harris’s shortcomings in communication, decision-making, and overall leadership abilities. He points to her recent interview with CNN’s Dana Bash as a prime example, highlighting her inability to handle even moderately challenging questions. He emphasizes that the upcoming debate will likely further confirm his assessment, unless the moderators avoid asking her difficult questions altogether.
Hewitt lays out a set of key skills necessary for a successful president, including the ability to identify, hire, and retain qualified staff, the capacity to absorb and make sense of complex information, and the skill of effective communication. He argues that while every president makes mistakes, the crucial factor is making good decisions more often than not. He further stresses the importance of clear communication with both subordinates in the Executive Branch and the American people through the free press.
He contrasts Harris’s perceived shortcomings with President Trump’s strengths, particularly his ability to make decisions and communicate them effectively. He acknowledges Trump’s controversial nature but highlights his decisive approach, his willingness to engage with the media, and his success in appointing qualified judges to the Supreme Court. Hewitt also credits Trump with the launch of Operation Warp Speed, which he believes saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, though acknowledging the challenges and mistakes made during the crisis.
Hewitt also criticizes Harris’s performance as Vice President, particularly her failure to stem the flow of migrants at the southern border, a task explicitly assigned to her by President Biden. He points out that Harris’s record offers little evidence of successful accomplishment in any of her roles, including her time as a U.S. Senator. He suggests that her reluctance to engage in interviews stems from a fear of media scrutiny, given the disastrous outcomes of her past interviews.
Hewitt concludes by asserting that Harris is not ready to be president and demonstrates no indication of the ability to grow into the role. He contrasts her with President Biden, whose declining mental acuity is becoming increasingly apparent, further reinforcing his belief that Harris is unprepared for the presidency.
