In a jaw-dropping display of political theater, Jamal Simmons, a former senior aide to Kamala Harris, has proposed a scheme straight out of House of Cards: Joe Biden should resign and hand over the reins to Harris for a few weeks, making her the first female president of the United States. Yes, you read that right. Despite Harris being soundly defeated at the ballot box, Simmons believes she deserves a brief stint in the Oval Office—if only to spice things up and give Democrats a shot of “drama and excitement.”
Simmons, who served on Harris’ team from 2022 to 2023, posted his wild idea on X (formerly known as Twitter), urging Biden to make a dramatic exit. “Joe Biden has been amazing, but he should fulfill one last promise—to be transitional,” Simmons wrote. “Biden should resign and make Kamala Harris the first woman president.” His rationale? It would “turn the tables on Trump” and spare Harris from the awkward task of presiding over the certification of her own defeat on January 6.
But wait, there’s more. In a follow-up post, Simmons doubled down on his bizarre pitch, arguing that Democrats need to embrace spectacle. “Dems have better policies but we must realize the old rules no longer apply. We are not playing table tennis. We are in a mixed martial arts fight, and Americans respond to drama and excitement,” he claimed. Apparently, Simmons thinks the best way forward is for Biden to step aside and inject a dose of theatrics into an already chaotic political landscape.
When faced with widespread ridicule online, Simmons didn’t back down. He took his idea straight to CNN, where he continued to champion his plot, leaving panelists stunned. “Joe Biden has been a phenomenal president,” Simmons said. “There’s one promise left that he could fulfill—being a transitional figure. He could resign the presidency in the next 30 days, make Kamala Harris the president of the United States.” Conservative commentator Scott Jennings couldn’t help but laugh, suggesting that Simmons should try writing for House of Cards instead.
Harris advisor Jamal Simmons actually says the meme live on CNN, advocating for Joe Biden to resign the presidency so Kamala Harris can become the first female president for a matter of weeks. Good riddance to these idiots. pic.twitter.com/5UNzKDeZFQ
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 10, 2024
Even CNN’s Dana Bash seemed bewildered by the proposal, remarking, “This has jumped from an internet meme to a Sunday morning show.” Bash also pointed out that some Democrats have floated similarly far-fetched ideas, like urging Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to resign so the Senate could confirm a replacement before Republicans take control.
Simmons wasn’t fazed by the criticism. He insisted that Biden’s resignation would be a game-changer for the Democratic Party. “It would fulfill his last promise, give Kamala Harris the chance to be the 47th president, and disrupt all of Donald Trump’s paraphernalia,” Simmons continued. He even suggested that this move would make it easier for the next woman who runs for president, as Harris would have already shattered the historical barrier of being the first.
The idea may sound ludicrous, but it’s a testament to just how far some Democrats are willing to go in a bid to salvage Harris’ political legacy. Whether this scheme gains any real traction or simply fades into the annals of wild political fantasies remains to be seen. For now, though, it’s safe to say that this proposal has added a new layer of absurdity to an already unpredictable political season.
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