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Harris peddles good vibes, but avoids solid ideas at DNC

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23.08.2024

Now that we’ve reached the end of the Democratic National Convention, the sprint to Election Day, with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket, has begun.

And Harris and Walz certainly got an enthusiastic reception this week in Chicago.

What’s less clear is why.

Various speakers at the convention spent a lot of time selling Harris and Walz, but most of the selling points were tied to feelings – not to hard facts.

What would a Harris presidency really look like? We don’t know.

What we did get over the course of the last four days was a lot of vibes. Harris is a good friend. She’s kind. She's a hard worker. She's full of joy.

Walz is a dad. He likes plaid. And don’t forget, he was a high school coach. (Walz’s moment on stage Wednesday when he engaged with his children was truly touching, and I’m not discounting that.)

But Harris and Walz aren’t running to be the country’s best friends – they are running for the most important jobs in the world.

The convention didn't deliver any clarity on why they are up to the........

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