Fame has evolved into a prerequisite for running for office, proving that we have officially lost the plot. This isn’t just an issue for the Trump campaign. Both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions felt more like pep rallies than opportunities to caucus and develop party priorities. Harris 2024 campaign rallies have been star studded and her figurative wallet is just as full with the money of A-listers like Oprah Winfrey and heiresses like Abigail Disney. The Harris campaign came under fire when Megan thee Stallion opened one of her rallies with a performance not because Megan isn’t affected by politics but because political events are digging less and less into actual policy. People are saddled with debt, struggling with inflation, sick, angry, and feeling unheard. But instead of being regularly engaged on the issues, they’re being given merchandise and a photo-op.
