Is Kamala Harris already chiseling her place in history, or just dreaming in stone?
Former Vice President Kamala Harris recently shared her excitement about a marble bust of herself being crafted for display in the U.S. Capitol, highlighting her role as a historic figure during a revealing interview with Shane Goldmacher of the New York Times in Nashville, Tennessee, last month, as Breitbart reports.
At 61, Harris, who previously ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign, is not currently vying for leadership within the Democratic Party. Instead, she’s focusing on her legacy and current endeavors, like promoting her book, 107 Days.
The U.S. Senate maintains a storied collection of marble busts honoring vice presidents, displayed prominently in the Senate wing of the Capitol. Senate rules dictate that these sculptures, overseen by the Architect of the Capitol with input from the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, are placed in niches along the gallery walls of the Senate Chamber, with others lining second-floor corridors or even in the vice president’s formal office.
Harris’s bust, alongside those of former Vice Presidents Joe Biden and Mike Pence, is still in progress. A bust for current Vice President JD Vance will only be commissioned after he leaves office.
While Harris eagerly awaits her marble tribute, one has to wonder if this focus on permanence is a bit premature for someone whose political future remains uncertain.
Shifting gears from statues to stages, Harris has been crisscrossing the country on a book tour for 107 Days, with every event reportedly sold out. “Thousands of people are coming to hear my voice. Thousands and thousands,” she boasted to the New York Times.
That’s an impressive turnout, no doubt, but are these crowds flocking to hear profound insights, or just to catch a glimpse of a political celebrity in the flesh? One hopes the book offers more substance than a marble bust ever could.
When pressed about a potential presidential bid in 2028, Harris dodged the question with a quip: “It’s three years from nooooow. I mean, honestly,” she said.
Her reluctance to discuss future political plans suggests either a strategic sidestep or a genuine focus on the present. Either way, she’s more comfortable discussing her past contributions than mapping out what’s next.
“I understand the focus on ’28 and all that. But there will be a marble bust of me in Congress. I am a historic figure like any vice president of the United States ever was,” Harris declared.
That self-assessment is bold, and while every vice president does get a bust, the emphasis on being “historic” feels like a nudge for validation. History, after all, isn’t just about holding office -- it’s about what you do with it, and Harris’s record remains a mixed bag for many conservatives who question the impact of her tenure.
For now, Harris seems content to let her marble likeness speak for her legacy while she connects with supporters through her book tour. It’s a softer, less combative approach than the cutthroat world of political campaigns.
Yet, as conservatives, we must ask: Does a bust in the Capitol truly cement one’s place in history, or is it merely a dusty relic of time served?
Harris’s enthusiasm for this honor is understandable, but her real legacy is built on policy wins and tangible change -- areas where many on the right feel her tenure fell short of transformative.
