Last Updated on 09/09/2024 by Arun jain
Kamala Harris has shaken up the 2024 race, regaining lost ground by Joe Biden And provides hope that America may soon turn the page Donald Trumpdecade as a major figure in American politics. She is built up significant velocityHer campaign is based in no small part on the contrasts she draws between them “joy” and dark, “weird” vision of his opponent. But can Harris’ campaign win on vibes alone? A New York Times/ Sina voting Sunday published suggests maybe not.
The survey found Harris and Trump in a close heat, with the former president leading 48-47 nationally and the vice president tied or leading him in swing states — all within the margin of error. Some of that is expected: Even with Harris’ rise, there remains a market for Trump’s noxious politics, and the race was always likely to be close. But the poll also suggests the Harris campaign has to do more to reach out to voters: About 30 percent of respondents said They need to know more about it.
Harris and running mate Tim Walz His mad dash to the campaign has a grueling barnstorming schedule, practically taking up residence in a handful of swing states that will determine the outcome of this November’s election. But they have continued to shy away from interviews, town halls and unscripted appearances that could help them reach undecideds outside of their enthusiastic base who may not be tuning in to Harris’ rallies or checking their inboxes for the latest campaign statement. Trump and his allies have pointed to it as evidence of the weakness of the Democratic ticket. But really, it’s a wasted opportunity.
The Biden campaign was notoriously more cautious and defensive about it — and for good reason, it turns out: The president is no longer able to make the case for his agenda, a fact that June discussion That effectively ended his re-election bid. But Harris is Able to do it: She proved it in media appearances After Biden’s disappointing debateAnd she continues to do so Commanding campaign trial speeches. And yet, her campaign — staffed by some of the same operatives as Biden — still appears to be using the same risk-averse approach with the dynamic 59-year-old vice president as it did with the 81-year-old president.
Harris’ discussion with Trump on Tuesday will mark his second significant unscripted appearance on the campaign trail. CNN interview Along with his running mate late last month—who Also Harris hasn’t been in the media much since joining Ticket. That’s especially odd, considering Walz’s flamboyant television appearance—which sparked Democrats’ branding of Republicans as “weird”—helped set him apart from other Veep contenders in the first place.
Isn’t it great to see more? Much of the grumbling about the tight choreography of the Harris campaign has been cast by some supporters as sour grapes from a self-important institution media that feels entitled to its time, even as it provokes an election that is nothing short of a referendum. On the future of democracy. But the reason Harris and Walz should do more interviews is not for the benefit of the press; Because these forums are still an important way to get your message out there. Yes, social media has allowed candidates to bypass the gatekeepers and tell their own story. But much of that message falls through the ears of a few critical segments of the electorate. And if they don’t hear it from her, they can hear it instead, say, JD VanceThose who a Nonstop media tour Since becoming Trump’s running mate in July.
It didn’t exactly work out for Vance, and one could make a convincing case that the Ohio senator actually too much. But that’s mostly because he can’t stop himself saying Extremely weird thingsIn service of a godly agenda. And while it’s certainly tempting for Harris to stay off the campaign trail and kick Trump and Vance in the dirt, they shouldn’t take for granted that there are voters sitting at home who are susceptible to the MAGA ticket’s paranoid vision. Puts out there — especially when Harris isn’t on the same airwaves as his more creative, forward-looking alternative, confronting the lies, cynicism and nonsense. Tuesday night could be Harris’ biggest opportunity yet. But it doesn’t have to be hers only one
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