Chris Christie stirred the pot on ABC's "The View" with his critique of Kamala Harris as Elections loom.
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie engaged in a robust debate on ABC's "The View" challenging Vice President Kamala Harris to define her unique presidential vision from Joe Biden, Fox News reported.
Chris Christie expressed concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris's visibility and potential presidency distinctiveness. During the discussion, Christie pointed out that Harris is perceived as not being as well recognized by undecided voters as might be expected.
Chris Christie remarked on Vice President Kamala Harris's recent challenges in public engagement. He said, "Ten days ago I would've told you that she's going to win. And I think she's had a bad ten days." Christie also indicated that joining the presidential race late poses both opportunities and obstacles for Harris.
Sunny Hostin, one of the co-hosts, countered, and Chris Christie developed this point. "There’s advantages and disadvantages to coming into the race this late.
The advantage is she didn’t have to go through all the primaries and go through all of that that goes on that wears you down a bit. But the disadvantage is people don’t know her," described Christie.
Chris Christie argued that the vice presidential role by its nature might obscure Harris from the public spotlight. Hostin and Joy Behar contested this notion, arguing that Harris’s four years as vice president should have solidified her public profile.
Chris Christie elaborated on the need for Harris to articulate policy differences from Biden. He believes stating differences could appeal to undecided voters. "When you asked her, you know, ‘what would you do different than Biden?’ She didn’t say it. I got to believe there are things she would disagree with him on. You’re human beings and she is a bright woman with a mind of her own and she clearly is going to have times where she looked at President Biden and said, 'Eh, I wouldn’t do that.' Say it!"
Hostin responded that harshly critiquing the current administration could be seen as undermining it, given its successes. Chris Christie clarified his point, emphasizing the distinction between disagreement and disloyalty. "There's a difference, Sunny, between throwing him under the bus and saying, I had an honest disagreement with someone on x., whatever it is. You can have an honest disagreement with someone you have enormous respect for."
Ana Navarro weighed in, accusing Christie of unfairly targeting Harris. Christie denied the allegations, stating he was merely offering strategic advice. "Well then you've got to open your ears. What I'm saying is trying to give her suggestions on how I think she can close the deal. That's the difference. The bottom line is, I'm not here to be a cheerleader for her…she has an opportunity to go up."
The discussion highlighted the emphasis Christie places on the engagement of undecided voters in the current political climate. He suggested that Harris's ability to articulate a clear and distinct policy vision could be crucial in swaying those still undecided ahead of the election.
In conclusion, Chris Christie’s appearance on "The View" ignited a spirited dialogue about Vice President Kamala Harris's challenges and opportunities as the election approaches.
His call for clarity in her policy positions reflects broader questions about political strategy and voter engagement in closely contested elections.
