Many journalists clung to the hope that Kamala Harris could somehow pull off a win as Donald Trump won state after state in the largest comeback in American political history.

By early this morning, it was clear that the outcome they most feared had materialized, and it wasn’t all that close.

The Blue Wall came down when Trump won Wisconsin, and with it the vice president’s chances — and already some of her allies in the media are blaming racism and sexism. He has arrived, at this writing, with a near pass of the battleground states.

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Harris has done her best in a short campaign with overwhelmingly favorable and celebrity-fueled media coverage compared to constant attacks on her opponent. But she was the incumbent in the change elections.

Many journalists clung to the hope that Kamala Harris could somehow pull off a victory as Donald Trump won state after state in the biggest comeback in American political history. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Many of the political geniuses said that Trump — only the second president to win back the White House after losing it — has traveled a dark path of harsh rhetoric, personal attacks and Arnold Palmer-style distractions. This, they were convinced, would only appeal to his MAGA base and contrasted with Harris’s sunny message of middle-class unity and uplift.

“We’re going to help our country heal,” Trump said this morning in West Palm Beach, a striking contrast to his earlier tone.

For those left-wing commentators who said 2024 could be America’s last election if Trump wins, the result — which included Republicans taking the Senate — was a slap in the face.

Check out these New York Times news headlines:

“America hires a strong man.”

“Outcast, Criminal, President-Elect: How Trump Fought Back to Power”.

“Four More Years of Unpredictability: World Prepares for Trump’s Return”.

And the editorial page: “America makes a dangerous choice.”

With Trump leading the Electoral College last night 153 to 27, MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace said, “It could be a very good night for Kamala Harris.”

For left-leaning commentators who said 2024 could be America’s last election if Trump wins, the result — which included Republicans taking the Senate — was a slap in the face. (Getty Images)

There was a low tone on the network this morning. On “Morning Joe,” Joe Scarborough said, “America, first of all, is much further to the right than at any time in our lifetime. Even going back to the Reagan years. And Donald Trump won in a landslide.”

Think of all the ink that was spilled over whether Trump would accept the result if he lost and if there was violence.

As for dire predictions that a second Trump term would have no handrails and destroy democracy, well, we’ll find out soon enough if that was an apocalyptic vision.

As liberal pundits tried to pick up the pieces of Democratic destruction, with one on CNN accusing Trump of having no plan, the focus was on why Harris didn’t fare better with black men or Latinos.

America…is more to the right than at any time in our lifetime.

— MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough

Trump projected strength, and even many who were disenchanted with his pugilistic style had favorable memories of his previous tenure and strong economy despite the trauma of January 6. Harris was affected by the unpopularity of Joe Biden, who should have stepped aside. much earlier.

The theme of one stunned TV panel after another today: How could this have happened?

But for those who criticized Trump for not accepting defeat in 2020 — something he has disputed in recent days — now it’s their turn to accept that you can’t just love your country when you win.

Harris, after hiding from the press for a month and even after winning the debate, simply hasn’t had much news to say in recent weeks and has often retreated to answering talking points.

Republican presidential candidate former US President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump look on during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

I’ve covered Donald Trump for decades and interviewed him in New York a few weeks ago when he was really into his game. He has stood by his most controversial positions, such as saying that the “enemy within” — naming Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff — are more of a threat than Russia or China.

The former and future president promised a mass deportation of illegal immigrantsamong others. But his most dramatic rhetoric is often brushed aside by most supporters who believe that this is what happens in campaigns and much of it will never happen.

Trump always drives the news agenda by going above and beyond the line, forcing the media to cover him, and even negative headlines help him by highlighting his more important points.

On CNN, former Biden communications director Kate Bedingfield said “Democrats need to have a soul-searching moment.”

The media could use one badly too. But I’m not holding my breath.

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