(LibertySociety.com) – At a Nevada rally on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris found herself thrown off balance by protesters who interrupted her speech, leading to a chaotic back-and-forth with the crowd. In the middle of her remarks to roughly 6,000 supporters in Reno, Harris attempted to refocus attention, declaring, “We are here because we are fighting for a democracy.” Despite the heckling, Harris reiterated this point, though her statements became disjointed as the protestors continued.
“You need to understand the difference here,” she said, repeating herself as the crowd noise intensified, “moving forward, understand the difference here.” Trying to maintain her composure, she returned to her talking points, mentioning “freedom of choice,” before once again being disrupted by the loud dissent. Supporters tried to drown out the heckling, while Harris responded, “That’s OK. That’s alright,” but appeared visibly flustered.
Earlier in the day, Harris faced similar interruptions during a speech in Phoenix, where anti-Israel protesters broke out in chants. Harris attempted to address the protestors directly, saying, “Hey guys, you know what? Here’s the thing,” before quickly pivoting to talk about her intention to address the conflict in Gaza if elected. “We all want this war to end,” she added, promising to work to end hostilities and bring hostages home.
Harris has had several high-profile moments where her speeches took a meandering path, sometimes becoming what critics call “word salads.” From Louisiana to Poland, she has occasionally fumbled with repetitive phrases or struggled to stick to a clear point. In one notable instance last year, Harris offered a convoluted breakdown on the “significance of the passage of time,” which left audiences puzzled. And during a 2022 trip to Poland, she made repeated references to NATO’s “flanks” in a way that left some questioning the clarity of her statements.
Despite her supporters’ efforts to drown out dissent, these recurring episodes—often drawing out her penchant for unfocused remarks—continue to draw attention, especially as she aims to consolidate support in the final stretch before the election.
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