>Harris explicitly promised to represent Republicans as well as Democrats. “I know there are people of various political views watching tonight,” she said, “And I want you to know: I promise to be a President for all Americans.” That may seem like easy rhetoric, but it stands in contrast to Trump’s naked partisanship as president, routinely and openly favoring politicians and areas that supported him.
>More significantly, Harris relentlessly depicted herself as the sane, moderate candidate in the race. She labeled herself a candidate “who is realistic, practical, and has common sense.”
>Her issue focus reflected that idea. Harris emphasized popular elements of her program: protecting abortion rights and promising to sign into law the border bill negotiated with “conservative Republicans.”
>Harris labeled her economic goal “an opportunity economy where everyone has a chance to compete and a chance to succeed.” The notion of *opportunity*, with its implication that people should control their own economic destiny, has long been a conservative one. Harris stole it.
>In addition to the obvious call to defend Medicare and Social Security, Harris promised, “I will bring together labor and workers, small-business owners and entrepreneurs, and American companies.” That, again, is a pointed identifier of herself with moderation.
>Her attacks on Trump were well targeted. She cited his plans to raises taxes on all Americans through a tariff and to eliminate the Department of Education — two of Trump’s most politically toxic notions.
quickblur on
I feel like her and Walz both crushed their speeches.
rowboatcop777 on
I said this exact thing. I was floored by that speech. Felt like it was written specifically for me.
recursion8 on
I never thought about it before tonight, but I think Kamala being (the first? someone double check me on this, I know Obama’s dad was an immigrant but he was largely raised by his mom and grandma) a child of immigrants is actually the best contrast against Trump. She can describe so well what the American dream and patriotism means to us while nativists like Trump can only offer shallow fake patriotism and jealously hoarding the American dream away from others.
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>Harris explicitly promised to represent Republicans as well as Democrats. “I know there are people of various political views watching tonight,” she said, “And I want you to know: I promise to be a President for all Americans.” That may seem like easy rhetoric, but it stands in contrast to Trump’s naked partisanship as president, routinely and openly favoring politicians and areas that supported him.
>More significantly, Harris relentlessly depicted herself as the sane, moderate candidate in the race. She labeled herself a candidate “who is realistic, practical, and has common sense.”
>Her issue focus reflected that idea. Harris emphasized popular elements of her program: protecting abortion rights and promising to sign into law the border bill negotiated with “conservative Republicans.”
>Harris labeled her economic goal “an opportunity economy where everyone has a chance to compete and a chance to succeed.” The notion of *opportunity*, with its implication that people should control their own economic destiny, has long been a conservative one. Harris stole it.
>In addition to the obvious call to defend Medicare and Social Security, Harris promised, “I will bring together labor and workers, small-business owners and entrepreneurs, and American companies.” That, again, is a pointed identifier of herself with moderation.
>Her attacks on Trump were well targeted. She cited his plans to raises taxes on all Americans through a tariff and to eliminate the Department of Education — two of Trump’s most politically toxic notions.
I feel like her and Walz both crushed their speeches.
I said this exact thing. I was floored by that speech. Felt like it was written specifically for me.
I never thought about it before tonight, but I think Kamala being (the first? someone double check me on this, I know Obama’s dad was an immigrant but he was largely raised by his mom and grandma) a child of immigrants is actually the best contrast against Trump. She can describe so well what the American dream and patriotism means to us while nativists like Trump can only offer shallow fake patriotism and jealously hoarding the American dream away from others.