It seems Vice President Kamala Harris has decided to carve her name into history – literally. During a recent interview, she expressed confidence that one day there will be a marble bust of her in the hallowed halls of Congress. Now, isn’t that something? It’s like telling everyone you’re a world-class chef while the only thing you’ve ever managed to bake is a lopsided cake. But hey, shoot for the stars, right? In politics, making declarations about your greatness is as common as a politician swerving questions during a debate.
The whole idea of calling oneself a “historic figure” might seem a bit premature. Usually, history decides who’s worth remembering. Claiming something like this while your political track record is patchy at best is a bit like announcing your retirement from a career you’ve yet to truly begin. Perhaps Harris hopes to secure her place in history, not by her deeds, but by saying she deserves it. It’s like buying your own trophy for participating; congratulations, you tried.
Talking about trying, there’s been no shortage of attempts for Harris to find her footing on the American political stage. Her critics point out that her tenure in the vice-presidential office has been less than stellar. Allegations of missed opportunities and bungled assignments aren’t exactly the stuff of legends. Maybe her marble likeness won’t be in the history books, but perhaps it will find a cozy spot on the novelty shelves of Spencer’s Gifts next to a whoopee cushion.
One must admit, the idea of anyone getting their face immortalized in stone is nothing short of enviable. Surely, there’s a certain charm to having one’s likeness admired by future generations, albeit with a chuckle. Yet, Harris’s current stance in the political sphere fails to inspire that kind of reverence. For every political figure who achieves the stature of Lincoln or Roosevelt, there are countless who become mere trivia questions. Which side of history does she aim for?
In the end, whether there will be a marble bust of Kamala Harris or if it’s just wishful thinking remains to be seen. Every vice president gets one, they say. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of the political landscape, perhaps a more modest approach might fare better. After all, history has a way of being written by those who let their actions speak louder than their words. For now, it seems Harris’s future may be best suited not for the annals of history, but rather for its footnotes.
