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What Democrats should learn from Kamala Harris’ ‘Bad Ideas’

Nypost · · 203 words · By Post Editorial Board
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For all the mockery of Kamala Harris’ call for a “No Bad Idea Brainstorm,” the ex-veep did the public a service in flagging how determined the Democratic elite remains to “blame the umpire” for their losing streak.

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Techniques found 4
Topics 3

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center72%
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What happened

For all the mockery of Kamala Harris’ call for a “No Bad Idea Brainstorm,” the ex-veep did the public a service in flagging how determined the Democratic elite remains to “blame the umpire” for their losing streak.

Why it matters

Their party keeps pushing terrible ideas and awful candidates, but changing any of that would be painful and internally divisive.

Common ground

So the faithful instead fantasize about changing the rules: Lose the Electoral College; end the filibuster; pack the Supreme Court; admit new states guaranteed to elect Democrats to the Senate — every bit of it stuff not just Harris is now pushing, but also…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Whataboutism: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 4 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
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Whataboutism 70% confidence
Deflecting criticism by pointing to a different issue.
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Oversimplification 70% confidence
Reducing a complex issue to a simplistic framing that distorts understanding.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Witness the hate for still-really-lefty Sen. John Fetterman.”
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The evidence provided for this claim is entirely irrelevant, as it pertains to the Golden State Warriors basketball team and does not mention Senator John Fetterman.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_Warriors
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 17, 2026 · Official site of the Golden State Warriors with latest news, schedule, roster, and standings.
https://www.nba.com/warriors/
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit ESPN for Golden State Warriors live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025-26 season schedule.
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warrior…
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Claim 2: “Lose the Electoral College; end the filibuster; pack the Supreme Court; admit new states guaranteed to elect Democrats to the Senate — every bit of it stuff not just Harris is now pushing, but also once-centrist strategists like James Carville.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general biographical information about Kamala Harris from Wikipedia and Britannica. There is no evidence in the provided text that confirms her or James Carville advocated for abolishing the Electoral College, ending the filibuster, packing the Supreme Court, or admitting new states to the Senate.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kamala Devi Harris (/ ˈkɑːmələ ˈdeɪvi / ⓘ KAH-mə-lə DAY-vee; [1] born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris
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web search NEUTRAL — May 5, 2026 · Kamala Harris is the 49th vice president of the United States (2021–25) in the Democratic administration of Pres. Joe Biden. As the Democratic Party’s nominee in the presidential electio…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kamala-Harris
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn about Kamala D. Harris's journey as a leader and advocate for the people—from District Attorney to Vice President of the United States. Stay connected with her office and contact Vice President …
https://kamalaharris.com/
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Claim 3: “Kamala Harris’ call for a “No Bad Idea Brainstorm””
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Three independent web search results explicitly mention Kamala Harris calling for a 'No Bad Idea Brainstorm' for Democrats.
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web search NEUTRAL — Former Vice President Kamala Harris was dragged online for a laundry list of progressive “bad ideas” she wants to bring to the table at what she’s called a “No Bad Idea Brainstorm” for Democrats. Pat …
https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/us-news/kamala-harris-torched-…
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web search NEUTRAL — She called for a “No Bad Idea Brainstorm,” but the ideas that followed were all in that Harry Reid spirit of grabbing all the power for the Left, that the only norm that matters is acquiring as much p…
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2026/05/15/c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kamala Harris is now calling for Democrats to hold a “No Bad Idea Brainstorm” where they discussAccording to Harris, “there are no bad ideas.” That is why she believes leftists should get together and…
https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/harris-bad-ideas
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Claim 4: “Just look at President Donald Trump after the 2020 vote.”
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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and reports on testimony from former Attorney General William Barr, confirm that Donald Trump claimed the 2020 election was fraudulent.
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web search NEUTRAL — In videotaped testimony, former Attorney General William P. Barr outlined how the former president became ‘detached from reality’ in his claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/12/us/politics/trump-bill-st…
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump addressed supporters in the early hours of Wednesday after the election results became clear. In the build-up to Tuesday’s US election, claims of voter fraud flooded social media - but as…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9j8r8gg0do
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