All the signs Kamala Harris was headed for a huge 2024 election defeat

From rally missteps to missed voter segments, subtle clues foreshadowed Harris' defeat.

Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign faced a resounding defeat against Donald Trump, yet early signs pointed to potential setbacks well before Election Day. 

A significant moment occurred just before the election when Harris hosted a rally on the iconic 'Rocky steps' in Philadelphia. 

While intended to project resilience, some critics saw an unintended metaphor, as Rocky Balboa loses his climactic battle in the film—foreshadowing Harris’ own loss to Trump.

Another sign came from the small New Hampshire town of Dixville Notch, which traditionally votes first in the nation. 

In 2020, Biden had swept the town, but this year, the votes split evenly between Trump and Harris—a small but telling omen of the challenges Harris would face.

Liberal commentators like CNN’s Van Jones highlighted concerns about Harris’ choices in the campaign’s final days, including rallies with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Lady Gaga, noting, "I don’t like these big star-studded events," which he likened to Hillary Clinton’s strategy in her 2016 loss.

Despite substantial turnout in Harris’ favor in urban centers, she struggled to gain traction in key demographics. As results poured in, her support among Black, Latino, and suburban voters in swing states fell short, prompting early predictions of a Trump victory. 

Fox News’ Bret Baier captured the historic nature of the win, calling it "probably the biggest political phoenix from the ashes we have ever seen in the history of politics."

Reaction from commentators followed. Van Jones reflected on the loss, visibly moved, while MSNBC’s Joy Reid shared her dismay, describing Trump as an "extremist, right-wing fascist." She cited Trump’s rhetoric and policy stances as troubling and divisive. 

With swing states like Florida and Texas tipping in Trump’s favor, Reid pointed to factors like voter suppression and demographic shifts among white women and Latino voters as contributors to Harris’ defeat.

As Trump’s victory solidified, observers across the media landscape grappled with the election’s outcome and what it could mean for the country's future.