And Democrats wonder why Kamala lost.
Last month, a campaign team pushing for Kamala Harris made a shockingly terrible impression on union workers in Wisconsin, serving them a “humiliating” lunch that some workers suspected might even have been prepared by “prison labor.” This awkward encounter took place on October 21 at the construction site for a Microsoft data center in Racine County, where workers were building a $1 billion facility.
The underwhelming meal consisted of a sad, single slice of ham on stale, store-brand bread, a small bag of chips, and a tiny apple—far from the hearty fare one might expect at a construction site. For many, the meal felt less like a genuine thank you and more like an insult, especially considering the campaign’s supposed effort to connect with hard-working blue-collar Americans. “It’s not like we were expecting steak, but a sandwich or even barbecue would’ve shown a bit more respect,” one union worker told The Post. Barbecue, after all, is a common favorite on construction sites, and the lack of effort was noticeable.
Adding to the frustration, the workers were subjected to a lengthy campaign pitch as they ate. A speaker blasted former President Donald Trump, accusing him of mistreating union workers, while the men—many of whom had no interest in the speech—tossed their lunches into the trash. One worker noted the irony, telling The Post that a co-worker, who worked at a nearby correctional facility, had witnessed inmates preparing the exact same sad lunches.
The workers didn’t seem to appreciate the gesture, feeling that it was less about engaging with them as voters and more about checking a box for the campaign. “They cared more about the image they were presenting than actually convincing us to support them,” the union worker said. With millions spent on lavish events like a sit-down with Oprah Winfrey and concerts with celebrities like Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen, it’s clear where the Harris campaign’s priorities lie—far away from the needs of working-class Americans. A better meal, he suggested, might’ve been a good place to start.
In a state that narrowly voted for Joe Biden in 2020, losing the support of blue-collar voters could prove disastrous for the Democrats in future elections. Donald Trump, after all, won Wisconsin by a narrow margin in 2016, and his appeal to working-class voters was a key factor in his victory. Harris and her team would do well to remember that when trying to secure the vote of America’s hardworking men and women.