**Kamala Harris Struggles to Address Weaknesses as Presidential Race Tightens**

At a town hall event this week, Kamala Harris faced a pivotal question that exposed a fundamental issue in her campaign. When asked what weaknesses she might bring to the table, Harris fumbled before admitting that she has difficulty answering questions and thinking on her feet. “Some might call that a weakness,” she said, as she turned hesitantly between her questioner and CNN host Anderson Cooper.

Critics argue that Harris’s hesitation and inability to provide immediate answers encapsulate her campaign's struggles. As the election nears, with polls tightening, Harris has been criticized for her so-called "word salad" responses. Her campaign appears increasingly desperate in its strategies, attempting last-minute offers and throwing rhetorical punches at her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, in an effort to gain momentum.

Polling data indicates a close race, but Harris is falling behind in key battleground states. A recent announcement about doubling the federal minimum wage was poorly managed and largely ignored by major news outlets. Campaign officials have expressed concern that states vital to her victory are slipping away. Moreover, she has started distancing herself from Joe Biden and his policy positions, despite previously aligning closely with him.

In recent days, Harris labeled Trump a "fascist" and drew comparisons between him and Hitler, a move seen by some commentators as an act of desperation. Prominent Republican strategist Charlie Gerow described the campaign as being in "free-fall." An unnamed Harris campaign official admitted that Michigan and Wisconsin, crucial battlegrounds, are at risk and that North Carolina is also becoming increasingly difficult to win.

A Telegraph poll shows Trump leading in four of the seven swing states and tied in two others, with Harris leading in only one state by a narrow margin. With the election fast approaching, Harris has notably shifted tactics. In a recent interview with NBC News, she stated that her administration would not be a continuation of Biden’s, marking a clear departure from her former running mate’s economic policies.

Announcing plans to double the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, the news failed to gain significant media traction. Criticism from within her campaign suggests that the announcement was not effectively communicated or emphasized. Meanwhile, Trump managed to capture headlines by engaging in a publicity stunt at McDonald's, strengthening his appeal to working-class voters.

As the campaign grinds on, the rigors and relentless attacks appear to be taking their toll on Harris. Both political parties have found it challenging to counter Trump's nearly decade-long presence in the political arena. If Harris is to succeed, she will need to find compelling answers—and soon.