Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday described “what’s at stake” in the 2024 election in notably vague terms – telling Arizona voters that “it’s packed with some stuff!” before bursting out in laughter.
Harris, who appeared to be speaking without a teleprompter, began her remarks at the Scottsdale campaign event by telling supporters that as Election Day nears, America’s status as a “role model” for democracy “weighs on me sometimes.”
About five minutes into her speech, however, the vice president decided to articulate the importance of the presidential election in even more plain terms.
“So when we think about what’s at stake in this election – well, it’s packed with some stuff!” Harris said, cracking up immediately afterwards.
“It’s packed with some fundamental stuff,” Harris continued.
“I say rather articulately,” she added, seemingly realizing how ineloquent the remark came out.
The crowd, however, cheered on her oversimplification.
Social media users were far less forgiving.
“Worst presidential candidate perhaps ever…” Fox News contributor Joe Concha wrote on X, sharing a clip of the viral moment.
Former Trump adviser Steve Cortes tweeted that it was “brutal to watch” the clip.
“Kamala Harris without a teleprompter is the Democrat Party’s worst nightmare,” he added.
Another X user described the vice president’s speech as “PTA President level oration” and several pointed out the “maniacal laughter” and “cackling” that followed the remark.
Later in her speech, Harris pledged to “create a bipartisan council” of advisers that would give her feedback on policy, if elected.
“I don’t want any ‘Yes’ people,” she said. “I want people to come in … and kick the tires on ideas.”
The event was attended by several Arizona Republicans backing Harris in the election, including Mesa Mayor John Giles.
