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George Will Slams Biden’s ‘Consequential Mistake’ in Selecting Kamala Harris as VP: Comparisons to Henry Wallace Abound

ByAlki David

Feb 24, 2024

Renowned columnist George Will has made a bold statement, asserting that President Joe Biden’s decision to appoint Kamala Harris as Vice President stands as the most significant blunder of his presidency. Drawing parallels to the controversial case of Henry Wallace, Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s former vice president, Will suggests that Harris may follow a similar trajectory of political downfall.

Wallace, like Harris, found himself in a position of power but was eventually replaced due to his unconventional beliefs and political leanings. Will highlights the striking similarity between Wallace’s demotion to Commerce Secretary and the possibility of Harris assuming the presidency, emphasizing the potential consequences of such a scenario.

It’s worth noting that Harris’ approval ratings paint a concerning picture for the Biden administration. With just a 36.4 percent approval rating, as per FiveThirtyEight’s latest data, Harris faces significant disapproval among the American populace. In comparison, Biden’s approval rating, while higher at 39.5 percent, still reflects a challenging political landscape for the administration.

Will’s critique underscores the importance of vice-presidential selections and their potential ramifications for presidential succession. As the Biden administration navigates its term, the choice of Harris as VP looms large, with implications that extend far beyond the current political climate.

In a world where every decision carries immense weight, Will’s analysis serves as a stark reminder of the enduring impact of presidential choices. Only time will tell how history will judge Biden’s decision and its consequences for the nation.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.